US Bridges

US54/US400 HWY EB over Walnut River

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 1.21 MI E of W JCT 77 · Structure no. 999905400081281

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
580 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,043
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54/US400 HWY EB over Walnut River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US54/US400 HWY EB over Walnut River in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 4,043 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,132 by 2044. The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.8 mi (122 km).

Location

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CarriesUS54/US400 HWY EB
CrossesWalnut River
Location1.21 MI E of W JCT 77
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67639, -96.95833
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length580 ft (176.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,043 (2023)
Projected traffic5,132 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.8 mi (122 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 Walnut River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US54/US400 HWY EB over Walnut 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 2025.

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

About 4,043 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

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

The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US54/US400 HWY EB over Walnut River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.