K-254 HWY EB over Whitewater River
GoodButler County, Kansas · 7.69 MI E of Sedwick Cl · Structure no. 999925400081641
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 689 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,054
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-254 HWY EB over Whitewater River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-254 HWY EB over Whitewater River in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6,054 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,154 by 2044. The structure is 689 ft (210 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-254 HWY EB over Whitewater River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-254 HWY EB over Whitewater 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does K-254 HWY EB over Whitewater River carry?
About 6,054 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is K-254 HWY EB over Whitewater River?
The structure is 689 ft (210 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns K-254 HWY EB over Whitewater River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.