US Bridges

54th over Lake Dabanawa

Good

Jefferson County, Kansas · 1.7W 3.5S of Mclouth · Structure no. 000000000440046

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

54th over Lake Dabanawa is a concrete culvert carrying 54th over Lake Dabanawa in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries54th
CrossesLake Dabanawa
Location1.7W 3.5S of Mclouth
RouteCounty Highway 1281
StateKansas
Coordinates39.14372, -95.23972
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2019)
Projected traffic262 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 54th over Lake Dabanawa built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 54th over Lake Dabanawa 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 54th over Lake Dabanawa carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 54th over Lake Dabanawa?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns 54th over Lake Dabanawa?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.