US Bridges

WB US54/US400 HWY over S F Ninnescah Riv

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 9.75 E of Pratt Coln · Structure no. 999905400480911

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
615 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,720
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB US54/US400 HWY over S F Ninnescah Riv is a concrete continuous slab carrying WB US54/US400 HWY over S F Ninnescah Riv in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 615 ft (187.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesWB US54/US400 HWY
CrossesS F Ninnescah Riv
Location9.75 E of Pratt Coln
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64528, -98.28694
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 protection7 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length615 ft (187.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 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 HWY over S F Ninnescah Riv built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

The structure is 615 ft (187.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.