US Bridges

K-196 HWY over K-254 HWY

Good

Butler County, Kansas · JCT K-196/K-254 · Structure no. 999919600081601

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
295 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,544
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-196 HWY over K-254 HWY is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-196 HWY over K-254 HWY in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,544 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,648 by 2044. The structure is 295 ft (89.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-196 HWY
CrossesK-254 HWY
LocationJCT K-196/K-254
RouteState Highway 196
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81611, -96.91944
Functional classUrban Minor 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length295 ft (89.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,544 (2023)
Projected traffic2,648 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 K-196 HWY over K-254 HWY built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-196 HWY over K-254 HWY 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 K-196 HWY over K-254 HWY carry?

About 2,544 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is K-196 HWY over K-254 HWY?

The structure is 295 ft (89.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K-196 HWY over K-254 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.