US Bridges

US54/US400 Hwys EB over Spring Branch

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.38 MI W Butler CO Line · Structure no. 999905400873641

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54/US400 Hwys EB over Spring Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US54/US400 Hwys EB over Spring Branch in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 35 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 18,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,959 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS54/US400 Hwys EB
CrossesSpring Branch
Location1.38 MI W Butler CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67917, -97.17806
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,900 (2023)
Projected traffic24,959 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Hwys EB over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US54/US400 Hwys EB over Spring Branch 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 Hwys EB over Spring Branch carry?

About 18,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US54/US400 Hwys EB over Spring Branch?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US54/US400 Hwys EB over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.