US Bridges

US54/US400 HWY EB over K251 HWY

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · JCT K251/US54 EB · Structure no. 999905400871141

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,735
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54/US400 HWY EB over K251 HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US54/US400 HWY EB over K251 HWY in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3,735 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,741 by 2044. The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS54/US400 HWY EB
CrossesK251 HWY
LocationJCT K251/US54 EB
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66861, -97.78889
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (79 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 traffic3,735 (2023)
Projected traffic4,741 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 US54/US400 HWY EB over K251 HWY built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US54/US400 HWY EB over K251 HWY 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US54/US400 HWY EB over K251 HWY carry?

About 3,735 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US54/US400 HWY EB over K251 HWY?

The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US54/US400 HWY EB over K251 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.