US Bridges

US54/US400 HWY WB over Sycamore ST

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · JCT Sycamore ST/US54 WB · Structure no. 999905400873861

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54/US400 HWY WB over Sycamore ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US54/US400 HWY WB over Sycamore 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 58,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,981 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS54/US400 HWY WB
CrossesSycamore ST
LocationJCT Sycamore ST/US54 WB
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67806, -97.34667
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,500 (2023)
Projected traffic69,981 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 WB over Sycamore ST built?

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

What condition is US54/US400 HWY WB over Sycamore 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 US54/US400 HWY WB over Sycamore ST carry?

About 58,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US54/US400 HWY WB over Sycamore ST?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US54/US400 HWY WB over Sycamore ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.