US Bridges

K 254 HWY EB over I135 HWY NB

Poor

Sedgwick County, Kansas · JCT I235/I135 EB · Structure no. 999925400870331

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K 254 HWY EB over I135 HWY NB is a concrete continuous slab carrying K 254 HWY EB over I135 HWY NB in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,908 by 2044. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesK 254 HWY EB
CrossesI135 HWY NB
LocationJCT I235/I135 EB
RouteState Highway 254
StateKansas
Coordinates37.76111, -97.32056
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2023)
Projected traffic11,908 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 K 254 HWY EB over I135 HWY NB built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is K 254 HWY EB over I135 HWY NB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does K 254 HWY EB over I135 HWY NB carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K 254 HWY EB over I135 HWY NB?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns K 254 HWY EB over I135 HWY NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.