US40 HWY over S Fork Smoky Hill R Drg
FairPosted for loadWallace County, Kansas · 4.76 MI S/W Logan Coln · Structure no. 999904001000081
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1952
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 917
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US40 HWY over S Fork Smoky Hill R Drg is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US40 HWY over S Fork Smoky Hill R Drg in Wallace County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 95 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 917 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,390 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US40 HWY over S Fork Smoky Hill R Drg built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.
What condition is US40 HWY over S Fork Smoky Hill R Drg 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 S Fork Smoky Hill R Drg carry?
About 917 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US40 HWY over S Fork Smoky Hill R Drg?
The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns US40 HWY over S Fork Smoky Hill R Drg?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.