US Bridges

US54/US400 HWY EB over S F Ninnescah River

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 11.47 MI E of Pratt Coln · Structure no. 999905400480711

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
524 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,720
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54/US400 HWY EB over S F Ninnescah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US54/US400 HWY EB over S F Ninnescah River in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,720 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,319 by 2044. The structure is 524 ft (159.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS54/US400 HWY EB
CrossesS F Ninnescah River
Location11.47 MI E of Pratt Coln
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.645, -98.25556
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length524 ft (159.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,720 (2023)
Projected traffic3,319 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 EB over S F Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

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

How much traffic does US54/US400 HWY EB over S F Ninnescah River carry?

About 2,720 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US54/US400 HWY EB over S F Ninnescah River?

The structure is 524 ft (159.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US54/US400 HWY EB over S F Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.