US Bridges

US54 EB to I235 SB over Abandoned RR Canal

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · US54 EB to I235 SB Ramp · Structure no. 999923500870841

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
710 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
8,760
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54 EB to I235 SB over Abandoned RR Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US54 EB to I235 SB over Abandoned RR Canal in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,760 vehicles a day. The structure is 710 ft (216.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS54 EB to I235 SB
CrossesAbandoned RR Canal
LocationUS54 EB to I235 SB Ramp
RouteState Highway 56
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67194, -97.40306
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length710 ft (216.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,760 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 EB to I235 SB over Abandoned RR Canal built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US54 EB to I235 SB over Abandoned RR Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US54 EB to I235 SB over Abandoned RR Canal carry?

About 8,760 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is US54 EB to I235 SB over Abandoned RR Canal?

The structure is 710 ft (216.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns US54 EB to I235 SB over Abandoned RR Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.