US Bridges

US-54 HWY over Neosho River

Good

Allen County, Kansas · 0.99 MI W US-169 · Structure no. 999905400010581

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
403 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,801
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-54 HWY over Neosho River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-54 HWY over Neosho River in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,801 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,858 by 2044. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-54 HWY
CrossesNeosho River
Location0.99 MI W US-169
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92194, -95.42667
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length403 ft (122.8 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,801 (2023)
Projected traffic2,858 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-54 HWY over Neosho River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-54 HWY over Neosho 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-54 HWY over Neosho River carry?

About 2,801 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US-54 HWY over Neosho River?

The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-54 HWY over Neosho River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.