US Bridges

US54/US400 HWY EB over Meridian Ave

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.13 MI E K-42 EB · Structure no. 999905400873831

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,383
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54/US400 HWY EB over Meridian Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US54/US400 HWY EB over Meridian Ave 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 49,383 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,776 by 2044. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS54/US400 HWY EB
CrossesMeridian Ave
Location0.13 MI E K-42 EB
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.675, -97.37083
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 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
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 Meridian Ave built?

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

What condition is US54/US400 HWY EB over Meridian Ave 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 Meridian Ave carry?

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

How long is US54/US400 HWY EB over Meridian Ave?

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US54/US400 HWY EB over Meridian Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.