US Bridges

US54/US400 HWY WB over BNSF Railroad

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.25 MI E Topeka ST · Structure no. 999905400871434

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,915 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
59,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54/US400 HWY WB over BNSF Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US54/US400 HWY WB over BNSF Railroad in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 72 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 59,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,991 by 2044. The structure is 1,915 ft (583.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS54/US400 HWY WB
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location0.25 MI E Topeka ST
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67889, -97.32972
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,915 ft (583.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,000 (2023)
Projected traffic71,991 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 WB over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US54/US400 HWY WB over BNSF Railroad 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 US54/US400 HWY WB over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 59,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US54/US400 HWY WB over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 1,915 ft (583.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US54/US400 HWY WB over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.