US Bridges

US54/US400 HWY EB over Hillside Ave

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.80 MI E JCT I135/US54 · Structure no. 999905400873141

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54/US400 HWY EB over Hillside Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US54/US400 HWY EB over Hillside Ave in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 52,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,429 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS54/US400 HWY EB
CrossesHillside Ave
Location0.80 MI E JCT I135/US54
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67917, -97.29861
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,000 (2023)
Projected traffic71,429 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 EB over Hillside Ave built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US54/US400 HWY EB over Hillside Ave 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 EB over Hillside Ave carry?

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

How long is US54/US400 HWY EB over Hillside Ave?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US54/US400 HWY EB over Hillside Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.