US Bridges

US-54 over Fall River

Good

Greenwood County, Kansas · 12.25 MI E of Butler Coln · Structure no. 999905400370661

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
453 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,780
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-54 over Fall River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-54 over Fall River in Greenwood 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 2,780 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,836 by 2044. The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-54
CrossesFall River
Location12.25 MI E of Butler Coln
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81667, -96.3
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length453 ft (138.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,780 (2023)
Projected traffic2,836 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 US-54 over Fall River built?

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

What condition is US-54 over Fall 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US-54 over Fall River carry?

About 2,780 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-54 over Fall River?

The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US-54 over Fall River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.