US Bridges

K-254 HWY (eb) over I-35 HWY (kta)

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · I-35/K-254 JCT · Structure no. 999925400081611

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,208
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-254 HWY (eb) over I-35 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-254 HWY (eb) over I-35 HWY (kta) in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 245 ft (74.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK-254 HWY (eb)
CrossesI-35 HWY (kta)
LocationI-35/K-254 JCT
RouteState Highway 254
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81694, -96.90556
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length245 ft (74.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,208 (2023)
Projected traffic11,055 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 K-254 HWY (eb) over I-35 HWY (kta) built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-254 HWY (eb) 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 (eb) 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 (eb) over I-35 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K-254 HWY (eb) over I-35 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.