Us40-us59 Hwy over NB Access to Kta 40
Douglas County, Kansas · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Us40-us59 Hwy over NB Access to Kta 40 in Douglas County, Kansas, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2014, making it 69 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 22,877 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 72 of the 314 inventoried bridges in Douglas County rated fair (22.9%); 3 (1.0%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 21 ft |
| Location | 0.01 Mi E Wjct US59 |
| NBI structure number | 999904000230041 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Douglas County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Street over Frontage Road | 2013 | 28,300 | Good |
| K-10 Hwy over Us40/us-59 Hwy | 1996 | 23,800 | Good |
| I-70 Hwy EB (kta) over US-40 Hwy | 2006 | 22,636 | Good |
| I-70 Hwy WB (kta) over US-40 Hwy | 2006 | 22,636 | Good |
| I-70 Hwy EB (kta) over Local Road | 2006 | 22,636 | Good |
| I-70 Hwy WB (kta) over Local Road | 2006 | 22,636 | Good |
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