US Bridges

US-54 HWY over Spring Branch Drg

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.3 MI W of Greenwich RD · Structure no. 999905400878271

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-54 HWY over Spring Branch Drg is a concrete culvert carrying US-54 HWY over Spring Branch Drg in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 20,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,807 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 436 ft wide.

CarriesUS-54 HWY
CrossesSpring Branch Drg
Location0.3 MI W of Greenwich RD
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67917, -97.21306
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width436 ft (132.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,300 (2023)
Projected traffic26,807 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Spring Branch Drg built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-54 HWY over Spring Branch Drg 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 Spring Branch Drg carry?

About 20,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-54 HWY over Spring Branch Drg?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 436 ft wide.

Who owns US-54 HWY over Spring Branch Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.