US Bridges

WB US54/US400 over SW 170th Ave

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 2.06 MI E of Pratt Coln · Structure no. 999905400480821

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,565
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB US54/US400 over SW 170th Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB US54/US400 over SW 170th Ave in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,565 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,617 by 2044. The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesWB US54/US400
CrossesSW 170th Ave
Location2.06 MI E of Pratt Coln
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.63806, -98.42861
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,565 (2023)
Projected traffic2,617 by 2044
Trucks26%
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 WB US54/US400 over SW 170th Ave built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB US54/US400 over SW 170th Ave 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 WB US54/US400 over SW 170th Ave carry?

About 2,565 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is WB US54/US400 over SW 170th Ave?

The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns WB US54/US400 over SW 170th Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.