US Bridges

US-54 HWY WB over City Sts/Arkansas River

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.45 MI E Sycamore ST · Structure no. 999905400873751

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,908 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
59,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-54 HWY WB over City Sts/Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-54 HWY WB over City Sts/Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 59,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,991 by 2044. The structure is 2,908 ft (886.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-54 HWY WB
CrossesCity Sts/Arkansas River
Location0.45 MI E Sycamore ST
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67889, -97.33889
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,908 ft (886.4 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,000 (2023)
Projected traffic71,991 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 US-54 HWY WB over City Sts/Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-54 HWY WB over City Sts/Arkansas River 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 US-54 HWY WB over City Sts/Arkansas River carry?

About 59,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-54 HWY WB over City Sts/Arkansas River?

The structure is 2,908 ft (886.4 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US-54 HWY WB over City Sts/Arkansas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.