US Bridges

US54/US400 HWY over S F Ninnescah Riv Drg

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 0.48 MI E Wjct K14 · Structure no. 999905400480151

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,568
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54/US400 HWY over S F Ninnescah Riv Drg is a concrete culvert carrying US54/US400 HWY over S F Ninnescah Riv Drg in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 96 years old, older 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 10,568 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,895 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS54/US400 HWY
CrossesS F Ninnescah Riv Drg
Location0.48 MI E Wjct K14
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64639, -98.10417
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,568 (2023)
Projected traffic12,895 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 US54/US400 HWY over S F Ninnescah Riv Drg built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is US54/US400 HWY over S F Ninnescah Riv Drg 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US54/US400 HWY over S F Ninnescah Riv Drg carry?

About 10,568 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US54/US400 HWY over S F Ninnescah Riv Drg?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US54/US400 HWY over S F Ninnescah Riv Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.