US Bridges

K 254 HWY WB over 135NB Ramp a Ramp E E

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.09 MI N I235 WB · Structure no. 999925400870351

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

About this bridge

K 254 HWY WB over 135NB Ramp a Ramp E E is a concrete continuous slab carrying K 254 HWY WB over 135NB Ramp a Ramp E E 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,908 by 2044. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK 254 HWY WB
Crosses135NB Ramp a Ramp E E
Location0.09 MI N I235 WB
RouteState Highway 96
StateKansas
Coordinates37.7625, -97.32083
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck54 ft (16.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2023)
Projected traffic11,908 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 K 254 HWY WB over 135NB Ramp a Ramp E E built?

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

What condition is K 254 HWY WB over 135NB Ramp a Ramp E E 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 K 254 HWY WB over 135NB Ramp a Ramp E E carry?

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

How long is K 254 HWY WB over 135NB Ramp a Ramp E E?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns K 254 HWY WB over 135NB Ramp a Ramp E E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.