US Bridges

US54/US400 HWY EB over Fourmile Creek Drainage

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.90 MI E 143rd ST EB · Structure no. 999905400873681

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54/US400 HWY EB over Fourmile Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying US54/US400 HWY EB over Fourmile Creek Drainage in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 16,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,444 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS54/US400 HWY EB
CrossesFourmile Creek Drainage
Location0.90 MI E 143rd ST EB
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67917, -97.15444
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,450 (2023)
Projected traffic24,444 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 HWY EB over Fourmile Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US54/US400 HWY EB over Fourmile Creek Drainage 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 Fourmile Creek Drainage carry?

About 16,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US54/US400 HWY EB over Fourmile Creek Drainage?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US54/US400 HWY EB over Fourmile Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.