U-40, 2 RPS, 2 RDS
Carrying U-40, 2 RPS, 2 RDS over YANKEE TANK CREEK
0.89 MI S OF US40/K10 JCT, Douglas, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: U-40, 2 RPS, 2 RDS
The U-40, 2 RPS, 2 RDS bridge in Douglas, Kansas carries U-40, 2 RPS, 2 RDS over YANKEE TANK CREEK. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2015, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,100 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How U-40, 2 RPS, 2 RDS compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1996
- Last Reconstructed
- 2015
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 7.6 m (25 ft)
- Deck Width
- 454.5 m (1491 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 19,100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 999901000230891
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether U-40, 2 RPS, 2 RDS is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare U-40, 2 RPS, 2 RDS against other structures in Douglas and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for U-40, 2 RPS, 2 RDS?
U-40, 2 RPS, 2 RDS in Douglas, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is U-40, 2 RPS, 2 RDS inspected?
U-40, 2 RPS, 2 RDS's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 19,100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. U-40, 2 RPS, 2 RDS is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for U-40, 2 RPS, 2 RDS?
U-40, 2 RPS, 2 RDS has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining U-40, 2 RPS, 2 RDS?
U-40, 2 RPS, 2 RDS is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is U-40, 2 RPS, 2 RDS and does age affect safety?
U-40, 2 RPS, 2 RDS was built in 1996, making it 30 years old and last reconstructed in 2015.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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