SH-54 Golden DR over Trib. to Kansas River
PoorLeavenworth County, Kansas · 1.9E of Linwood · Structure no. 000000000520160
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,850
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH-54 Golden DR over Trib. to Kansas River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-54 Golden DR over Trib. to Kansas River in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH-54 Golden DR over Trib. to Kansas River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH-54 Golden DR over Trib. to Kansas River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SH-54 Golden DR over Trib. to Kansas River carry?
About 1,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH-54 Golden DR over Trib. to Kansas River?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SH-54 Golden DR over Trib. to Kansas River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.