US Bridges

US54/US400 HWY EB over West St. & US54 Ramp

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · US54 & West ST · Structure no. 999905400873541

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
537 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54/US400 HWY EB over West St. & US54 Ramp is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US54/US400 HWY EB over West St. & US54 Ramp in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 36 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 44,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,176 by 2044. The structure is 537 ft (163.7 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS54/US400 HWY EB
CrossesWest St. & US54 Ramp
LocationUS54 & West ST
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67333, -97.38917
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length537 ft (163.7 m)
Longest span228 ft (69.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,400 (2023)
Projected traffic54,176 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 West St. & US54 Ramp built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US54/US400 HWY EB over West St. & US54 Ramp 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 EB over West St. & US54 Ramp carry?

About 44,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US54/US400 HWY EB over West St. & US54 Ramp?

The structure is 537 ft (163.7 m) long with a longest span of 228 ft (69.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US54/US400 HWY EB over West St. & US54 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.