US Bridges

US-54 HWY over Hoover Road

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.5 MI E Dugan Road · Structure no. 999905400874411

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-54 HWY over Hoover Road is a concrete culvert carrying US-54 HWY over Hoover Road in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 29 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 43,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,712 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-54 HWY
CrossesHoover Road
Location0.5 MI E Dugan Road
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67306, -97.4075
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
Culvert7 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width160 ft (48.8 m)
Roadway width154 ft (46.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,200 (2023)
Projected traffic52,712 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 US-54 HWY over Hoover Road built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US-54 HWY over Hoover Road 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 over Hoover Road carry?

About 43,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US-54 HWY over Hoover Road?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.

Who owns US-54 HWY over Hoover Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.