US Bridges

US40 HWY over Union Pacific RR

Fair

Wallace County, Kansas · 7.13MI E Ejct K27 · Structure no. 999904001000061

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

About this bridge

US40 HWY over Union Pacific RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying US40 HWY over Union Pacific RR 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 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 917 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,390 by 2044. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 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
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location7.13MI E Ejct K27
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyWallace County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90556, -101.61806
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 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
CrossesRailroad
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 Union Pacific RR built?

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

What condition is US40 HWY over Union Pacific RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US40 HWY over Union Pacific RR carry?

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

How long is US40 HWY over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US40 HWY over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.