K-254 HWY WB over I-35 HWY (kta)
FairButler County, Kansas · I-35 (kta) Jct. · Structure no. 999925400080631
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 234 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,208
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-254 HWY WB over I-35 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-254 HWY WB over I-35 HWY (kta) in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 69 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 8,208 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,055 by 2044. The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-254 HWY WB over I-35 HWY (kta) built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is K-254 HWY WB over I-35 HWY (kta) 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 K-254 HWY WB over I-35 HWY (kta) carry?
About 8,208 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is K-254 HWY WB over I-35 HWY (kta)?
The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns K-254 HWY WB over I-35 HWY (kta)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.