U-40 HWY over Sth Fk Smoky Hill River
GoodWallace County, Kansas · 3.00 MI Ejct K27 · Structure no. 999904001000231
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 423 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,222
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U-40 HWY over Sth Fk Smoky Hill River is a concrete continuous slab carrying U-40 HWY over Sth Fk Smoky Hill River 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 1,222 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,679 by 2044. The structure is 423 ft (128.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U-40 HWY over Sth Fk Smoky Hill River built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is U-40 HWY over Sth Fk Smoky Hill River 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 Sth Fk Smoky Hill River carry?
About 1,222 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is U-40 HWY over Sth Fk Smoky Hill River?
The structure is 423 ft (128.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns U-40 HWY over Sth Fk Smoky Hill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.