US Bridges

EB US54/US400 HWY over K&o Railroad

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 3.05 MI E of Pratt Coln · Structure no. 999905400480851

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

About this bridge

EB US54/US400 HWY over K&o Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB US54/US400 HWY over K&o Railroad 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 8 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 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesEB US54/US400 HWY
CrossesK&o Railroad
Location3.05 MI E of Pratt Coln
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64222, -98.4125
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 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
CrossesRailroad
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 EB US54/US400 HWY over K&o Railroad built?

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

What condition is EB US54/US400 HWY over K&o Railroad 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 EB US54/US400 HWY over K&o Railroad carry?

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

How long is EB US54/US400 HWY over K&o Railroad?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns EB US54/US400 HWY over K&o Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.