US Bridges

US40 HWY over Tecumseh Creek

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 2.02 MI E Croco Road · Structure no. 999904000891701

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

About this bridge

US40 HWY over Tecumseh Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US40 HWY over Tecumseh 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,741 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,837 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS40 HWY
CrossesTecumseh Creek
Location2.02 MI E Croco Road
RouteU.S. Route 40
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04417, -95.57611
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 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 Tecumseh Creek built?

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

What condition is US40 HWY over Tecumseh Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US40 HWY over Tecumseh Creek carry?

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

How long is US40 HWY over Tecumseh Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US40 HWY over Tecumseh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.