US Bridges

US54/US400 HWY EB over K14 HWY

Fair

Kingman County, Kansas · JCT K14/US54 · Structure no. 999905400480651

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,432
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54/US400 HWY EB over K14 HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US54/US400 HWY EB over K14 HWY in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,432 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,106 by 2044. The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS54/US400 HWY EB
CrossesK14 HWY
LocationJCT K14/US54
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66861, -97.93583
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,432 (2023)
Projected traffic4,106 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 EB over K14 HWY built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US54/US400 HWY EB over K14 HWY in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US54/US400 HWY EB over K14 HWY carry?

About 3,432 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US54/US400 HWY EB over K14 HWY?

The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US54/US400 HWY EB over K14 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.