US Bridges

US-400 HWY over US54 Highway

Fair

Kiowa County, Kansas · 5.78 MI E Ford Coln · Structure no. 999940000490101

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,432
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-400 HWY over US54 Highway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-400 HWY over US54 Highway in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,432 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,149 by 2044. The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-400 HWY
CrossesUS54 Highway
Location5.78 MI E Ford Coln
RouteU.S. Route 400
StateKansas
Coordinates37.585, -99.45222
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length237 ft (72.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,432 (2023)
Projected traffic3,149 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 US-400 HWY over US54 Highway built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-400 HWY over US54 Highway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US-400 HWY over US54 Highway carry?

About 2,432 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-400 HWY over US54 Highway?

The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US-400 HWY over US54 Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.