US Bridges

US-54 HWY over UP RR

Good

Allen County, Kansas · 0.24 MI E US59 · Structure no. 999905400010661

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,370
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-54 HWY over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-54 HWY over UP RR in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,370 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,418 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-54 HWY
CrossesUP RR
Location0.24 MI E US59
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92139, -95.16556
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,370 (2023)
Projected traffic2,418 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-54 HWY over UP RR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-54 HWY over UP RR 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 UP RR carry?

About 2,370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-54 HWY over UP RR?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US-54 HWY over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.