US Bridges

US-54 HWY over Verdigris River

Good

Greenwood County, Kansas · .30 MI W Woodson Coln · Structure no. 999905400370681

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
679 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,498
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-54 HWY over Verdigris River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-54 HWY over Verdigris River in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,498 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,528 by 2044. The structure is 679 ft (206.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS-54 HWY
CrossesVerdigris River
Location.30 MI W Woodson Coln
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.83611, -95.96333
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length679 ft (206.9 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,498 (2023)
Projected traffic1,528 by 2044
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 HWY over Verdigris River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-54 HWY over Verdigris 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 HWY over Verdigris River carry?

About 1,498 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is US-54 HWY over Verdigris River?

The structure is 679 ft (206.9 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-54 HWY over Verdigris River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.