US Bridges

US54/US400 HWY over Kiowa CO State Lake Drg.

Good

Kiowa County, Kansas · 0.24 MI E US183 · Structure no. 999905400490041

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,434
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54/US400 HWY over Kiowa CO State Lake Drg. is a concrete culvert carrying US54/US400 HWY over Kiowa CO State Lake Drg. in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 70 years old, older 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 8,434 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,291 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS54/US400 HWY
CrossesKiowa CO State Lake Drg.
Location0.24 MI E US183
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60583, -99.31722
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,434 (2023)
Projected traffic10,291 by 2044
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Kiowa CO State Lake Drg. built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US54/US400 HWY over Kiowa CO State Lake 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 Kiowa CO State Lake Drg. carry?

About 8,434 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is US54/US400 HWY over Kiowa CO State Lake Drg.?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US54/US400 HWY over Kiowa CO State Lake Drg.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.