US Bridges

US54/US400 HWY WB over BNSF RR Ohio ST

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 0.39 Mi. E of US-77 W JCT · Structure no. 999905400081181

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
997 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,194
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54/US400 HWY WB over BNSF RR Ohio ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US54/US400 HWY WB over BNSF RR Ohio ST in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6,194 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,863 by 2044. The structure is 997 ft (304 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS54/US400 HWY WB
CrossesBNSF RR Ohio ST
Location0.39 Mi. E of US-77 W JCT
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67944, -96.9725
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length997 ft (304 m)
Longest span174 ft (52.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,194 (2023)
Projected traffic7,863 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 WB over BNSF RR Ohio ST built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US54/US400 HWY WB over BNSF RR Ohio ST 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US54/US400 HWY WB over BNSF RR Ohio ST carry?

About 6,194 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US54/US400 HWY WB over BNSF RR Ohio ST?

The structure is 997 ft (304 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (52.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US54/US400 HWY WB over BNSF RR Ohio ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.