US Bridges

US54/US400 HWY WB over Hydraulic Ave

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Kellogg & Hydraulic Ave · Structure no. 999905400872971

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54/US400 HWY WB over Hydraulic Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US54/US400 HWY WB over Hydraulic Ave in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 52,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,429 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesUS54/US400 HWY WB
CrossesHydraulic Ave
LocationKellogg & Hydraulic Ave
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67889, -97.31694
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,000 (2023)
Projected traffic71,429 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 WB over Hydraulic Ave built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US54/US400 HWY WB over Hydraulic Ave 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US54/US400 HWY WB over Hydraulic Ave carry?

About 52,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US54/US400 HWY WB over Hydraulic Ave?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US54/US400 HWY WB over Hydraulic Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.