US Bridges

54/400 HWY Nl-Sl over Wichita Fl Contr Canal

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.20 MI E Hoover RD · Structure no. 999905400871321

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
465 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
43,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

54/400 HWY Nl-Sl over Wichita Fl Contr Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 54/400 HWY Nl-Sl over Wichita Fl Contr Canal in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 54 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 5 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 43,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,712 by 2044. The structure is 465 ft (141.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

Location

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Carries54/400 HWY Nl-Sl
CrossesWichita Fl Contr Canal
Location0.20 MI E Hoover RD
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67306, -97.40361
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length465 ft (141.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,200 (2023)
Projected traffic52,712 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.8 mi (114 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 54/400 HWY Nl-Sl over Wichita Fl Contr Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is 54/400 HWY Nl-Sl over Wichita Fl Contr Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 54/400 HWY Nl-Sl over Wichita Fl Contr Canal carry?

About 43,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 54/400 HWY Nl-Sl over Wichita Fl Contr Canal?

The structure is 465 ft (141.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns 54/400 HWY Nl-Sl over Wichita Fl Contr Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.