US Bridges

SB S Mid Cont RD over US54 Eb/Wb

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Jt 54 & S Mid Continent · Structure no. 999905400873311

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,019
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB S Mid Cont RD over US54 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SB S Mid Cont RD over US54 Eb/Wb in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7,019 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,911 by 2044. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB S Mid Cont RD
CrossesUS54 Eb/Wb
LocationJt 54 & S Mid Continent
RouteCity Street 6125
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67222, -97.42861
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.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,019 (2023)
Projected traffic7,911 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 SB S Mid Cont RD over US54 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB S Mid Cont RD over US54 Eb/Wb 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 SB S Mid Cont RD over US54 Eb/Wb carry?

About 7,019 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SB S Mid Cont RD over US54 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SB S Mid Cont RD over US54 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.