US Bridges

U-40 HWY over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

Wallace County, Kansas · 9.73 MI E Colorado Line · Structure no. 999904001000201

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,040
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U-40 HWY over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U-40 HWY over Union Pacific Railroad in Wallace County, Kansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,040 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2044. The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesU-40 HWY
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location9.73 MI E Colorado Line
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyWallace County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.89167, -101.8725
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length286 ft (87.3 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,040 (2023)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U-40 HWY over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is U-40 HWY over Union Pacific Railroad 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does U-40 HWY over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 1,040 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is U-40 HWY over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns U-40 HWY over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.