US Bridges

K 254 HWY WB over Hydraulic Ave-Side RD DR

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · JCT Hydraulic AVE/254 WB · Structure no. 999925400871941

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
259 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K 254 HWY WB over Hydraulic Ave-Side RD DR is a concrete continuous slab carrying K 254 HWY WB over Hydraulic Ave-Side RD DR in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 60 years old, older 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,908 by 2044. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesK 254 HWY WB
CrossesHydraulic Ave-Side RD DR
LocationJCT Hydraulic AVE/254 WB
RouteState Highway 254
StateKansas
Coordinates37.76417, -97.31722
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2023)
Projected traffic11,908 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hydraulic Ave-Side RD DR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is K 254 HWY WB over Hydraulic Ave-Side RD DR 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 K 254 HWY WB over Hydraulic Ave-Side RD DR carry?

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

How long is K 254 HWY WB over Hydraulic Ave-Side RD DR?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns K 254 HWY WB over Hydraulic Ave-Side RD DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.