US Bridges

US-54 SW Rp EB Off over Wichita ST

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.36 MI E Sycamore ST · Structure no. 999905400873771

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
483 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,597
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-54 SW Rp EB Off over Wichita ST is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-54 SW Rp EB Off over Wichita ST in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6,597 vehicles a day. The structure is 483 ft (147.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-54 SW Rp EB Off
CrossesWichita ST
Location0.36 MI E Sycamore ST
RouteState Highway 15
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67861, -97.34028
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length483 ft (147.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,597 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SW Rp EB Off over Wichita ST built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-54 SW Rp EB Off over Wichita ST 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 SW Rp EB Off over Wichita ST carry?

About 6,597 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is US-54 SW Rp EB Off over Wichita ST?

The structure is 483 ft (147.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US-54 SW Rp EB Off over Wichita ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.