US Bridges

US54/US400 HWY WB over Ko RR & SW Blvd Edwards

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · JCT US-54 Wb/Edwards · Structure no. 999905400873801

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
410 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
49,383
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54/US400 HWY WB over Ko RR & SW Blvd Edwards is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US54/US400 HWY WB over Ko RR & SW Blvd Edwards 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 49,383 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,776 by 2044. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS54/US400 HWY WB
CrossesKo RR & SW Blvd Edwards
LocationJCT US-54 Wb/Edwards
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.675, -97.37333
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,383 (2023)
Projected traffic56,776 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 WB over Ko RR & SW Blvd Edwards built?

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

What condition is US54/US400 HWY WB over Ko RR & SW Blvd Edwards in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US54/US400 HWY WB over Ko RR & SW Blvd Edwards carry?

About 49,383 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US54/US400 HWY WB over Ko RR & SW Blvd Edwards?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US54/US400 HWY WB over Ko RR & SW Blvd Edwards?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.