US Bridges

US54/US400 HWY WB over K14 HWY

Poor

Kingman County, Kansas · JCT K14/US54 · Structure no. 999905400480661

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
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 WB over K14 HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US54/US400 HWY WB over K14 HWY in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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 (71.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS54/US400 HWY WB
CrossesK14 HWY
LocationJCT K14/US54
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66889, -97.93583
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 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 WB over K14 HWY built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US54/US400 HWY WB over K14 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.