U40 HWY over N Fork Ladder Creek
GoodWallace County, Kansas · 1.10 MI E of Colo. Line · Structure no. 999904001000161
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 807
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U40 HWY over N Fork Ladder Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U40 HWY over N Fork Ladder Creek in Wallace County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 807 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 86 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U40 HWY over N Fork Ladder Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is U40 HWY over N Fork Ladder Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does U40 HWY over N Fork Ladder Creek carry?
About 807 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is U40 HWY over N Fork Ladder Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns U40 HWY over N Fork Ladder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.