US Bridges

40 S over S.W. Fork County Line CR

FairPosted for load

Sheridan County, Kansas · 3.5S 13.9E of Hoxie · Structure no. 000900513903960

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

40 S over S.W. Fork County Line CR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 40 S over S.W. Fork County Line CR in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 105 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

Carries40 S
CrossesS.W. Fork County Line CR
Location3.5S 13.9E of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySheridan County
StateKansas
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.1 US tons
Inventory rating13.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 40 S over S.W. Fork County Line CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is 40 S 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 40 S over S.W. Fork County Line CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 40 S over S.W. Fork County Line CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 40 S over S.W. Fork County Line CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.