US Bridges

County Road over US-54 Highway

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 4.61 MI E of US-77 W JCT · Structure no. 999905400081331

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over US-54 Highway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over US-54 Highway 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 72 vehicles a day. The structure is 281 ft (85.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Road
CrossesUS-54 Highway
Location4.61 MI E of US-77 W JCT
RouteCounty Highway 443
StateKansas
Coordinates37.6725, -96.89833
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 County Road over US-54 Highway built?

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

What condition is County Road over US-54 Highway 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 County Road over US-54 Highway carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is County Road over US-54 Highway?

The structure is 281 ft (85.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over US-54 Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.