US Bridges

140 E (rs 276) over S.W. Fork County Line CR

FairPosted for load

Sheridan County, Kansas · 3.5S 14.0E of Hoxie · Structure no. 000000000900050

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

140 E (rs 276) over S.W. Fork County Line CR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 140 E (rs 276) over S.W. Fork County Line CR in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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Carries140 E (rs 276)
CrossesS.W. Fork County Line CR
Location3.5S 14.0E of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 276
CountySheridan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.30764, -100.1815
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 140 E (rs 276) over S.W. Fork County Line CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 140 E (rs 276) over S.W. Fork County Line CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 140 E (rs 276) over S.W. Fork County Line CR carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 140 E (rs 276) over S.W. Fork County Line CR?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 140 E (rs 276) over S.W. Fork County Line CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.