SH 240 over Wichita River

Good Condition68 years old6,307 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyWichita
Location0.5 Mi S Of FM 171
CarriesSH 240
CrossesWichita River
Coordinates33.92311, -98.49406

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length254.9 ft (77.7 m)
Max Span95.1 ft (29 m)
Deck Width65.0 ft (19.8 m)
Deck Area1538.5 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1958 (reconstructed 1998)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,307 (2023)
Truck Traffic24%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number032430015603023

Nearby Bridges

Bus 287/loop 370 over Wichita River 0.4 mi Fair Bus 287j/old Lp370 over Bnsf Rr & Jefferson ST 0.5 mi Good Burnett ST over Wichita River 0.7 mi Good FM 171 over Plum Creek 0.8 mi Good SH 240 over Plum Creek 0.9 mi Fair Spur 447 WB over SH 240 (156-12) 0.9 mi Fair IH 44 NB over Wichita River 0.9 mi Good Spur 447 EB over SH 240 (156-12) 0.9 mi Fair IH 44 SB over Wichita River 0.9 mi Good Old Burk HWY over Plum Creek 1.0 mi Good