US Bridges

US40 HWY over Pond Creek

Fair

Wallace County, Kansas · 6.54MI E Ejct K27 · Structure no. 999904001000051

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
917
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US40 HWY over Pond Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US40 HWY over Pond Creek in Wallace County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 917 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,390 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS40 HWY
CrossesPond Creek
Location6.54MI E Ejct K27
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyWallace County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90556, -101.62889
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic917 (2023)
Projected traffic1,390 by 2044
Trucks24%
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

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 Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US40 HWY over Pond 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 Pond Creek carry?

About 917 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US40 HWY over Pond Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US40 HWY over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.