US Bridges

US54/US400 HWY over S F Ninnescah Riv Drg

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 6.43 MI E Pratt Coln · Structure no. 999905400480901

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,565
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54/US400 HWY over S F Ninnescah Riv Drg is a concrete culvert carrying US54/US400 HWY over S F Ninnescah Riv Drg in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 203 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS54/US400 HWY
CrossesS F Ninnescah Riv Drg
Location6.43 MI E Pratt Coln
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64528, -98.3475
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width203 ft (61.9 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,565 (2023)
Projected traffic2,617 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 over S F Ninnescah Riv Drg built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US54/US400 HWY over S F Ninnescah Riv Drg 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 over S F Ninnescah Riv Drg carry?

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

How long is US54/US400 HWY over S F Ninnescah Riv Drg?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 203 ft wide.

Who owns US54/US400 HWY over S F Ninnescah Riv Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.