US Bridges

K 254 HWY EB over Hydraulic Ave-Side RD DR

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · JCT Hydraulic AVE/254 EB · Structure no. 999925400871951

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

About this bridge

K 254 HWY EB over Hydraulic Ave-Side RD DR is a concrete continuous slab carrying K 254 HWY EB 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 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 315 ft (95.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesK 254 HWY EB
CrossesHydraulic Ave-Side RD DR
LocationJCT Hydraulic AVE/254 EB
RouteState Highway 254
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.76361, -97.31722
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (95.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 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 EB 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 EB over Hydraulic Ave-Side RD DR 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 EB 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 EB over Hydraulic Ave-Side RD DR?

The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.