US Bridges

US54/US400 HWY over Drainage

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.04 MI E of Zelta ST · Structure no. 999905400878481

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

About this bridge

US54/US400 HWY over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US54/US400 HWY over Drainage 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 8 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 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 455 ft wide.

CarriesUS54/US400 HWY
CrossesDrainage
Location0.04 MI E of Zelta ST
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67917, -97.19722
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating75.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width455 ft (138.7 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,300 (2023)
Projected traffic26,807 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
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 US54/US400 HWY over Drainage built?

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

What condition is US54/US400 HWY over Drainage 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 over Drainage carry?

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

How long is US54/US400 HWY over Drainage?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 455 ft wide.

Who owns US54/US400 HWY over Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.