US Bridges

US54/US400 HWY EB over Whitewater River

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 8.64 MI E Sedgwick Cl · Structure no. 999905400080061

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
612 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,799
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54/US400 HWY EB over Whitewater River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US54/US400 HWY EB over Whitewater River in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 68 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,799 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,940 by 2044. The structure is 612 ft (186.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS54/US400 HWY EB
CrossesWhitewater River
Location8.64 MI E Sedgwick Cl
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67917, -96.995
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length612 ft (186.5 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,799 (2023)
Projected traffic12,940 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 US54/US400 HWY EB over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US54/US400 HWY EB over Whitewater River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US54/US400 HWY EB over Whitewater River carry?

About 9,799 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US54/US400 HWY EB over Whitewater River?

The structure is 612 ft (186.5 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US54/US400 HWY EB over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.