US Bridges

K-254 HWY EB over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 9.65 MI E of Sedwick Cl · Structure no. 999925400081661

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,156
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-254 HWY EB over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-254 HWY EB over Union Pacific Railroad 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 6,156 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,291 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-254 HWY EB
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location9.65 MI E of Sedwick Cl
RouteState Highway 254
StateKansas
Coordinates37.80556, -96.98111
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length219 ft (66.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,156 (2023)
Projected traffic8,291 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-254 HWY EB over Union Pacific Railroad 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 Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 6,156 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is K-254 HWY EB over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K-254 HWY EB over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.