US Bridges

RS2054 over I-35 HWY (kta)

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 6.75 MI NE Seg CO Line · Structure no. 999903500080823

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,308
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RS2054 over I-35 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RS2054 over I-35 HWY (kta) in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 1,308 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRS2054
CrossesI-35 HWY (kta)
Location6.75 MI NE Seg CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 2054
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.74667, -97.04361
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,308 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 RS2054 over I-35 HWY (kta) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is RS2054 over I-35 HWY (kta) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RS2054 over I-35 HWY (kta) carry?

About 1,308 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RS2054 over I-35 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RS2054 over I-35 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.