US Bridges

US40 HWY over Stinson Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.15 MI E Croco Road · Structure no. 999904000891691

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,741
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US40 HWY over Stinson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US40 HWY over Stinson Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,741 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,837 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS40 HWY
CrossesStinson Creek
Location1.15 MI E Croco Road
RouteU.S. Route 40
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04417, -95.59194
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,741 (2023)
Projected traffic4,837 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US40 HWY over Stinson Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US40 HWY over Stinson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US40 HWY over Stinson Creek carry?

About 4,741 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US40 HWY over Stinson Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US40 HWY over Stinson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.