US Bridges

K 254 HWY WB over 45th ST

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Jct. 45th ST/K254 WB · Structure no. 999925400871981

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
333 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,893
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K 254 HWY WB over 45th ST is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying K 254 HWY WB over 45th ST in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, 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 6,893 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,657 by 2044. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK 254 HWY WB
Crosses45th ST
LocationJct. 45th ST/K254 WB
RouteState Highway 254
StateKansas
Coordinates37.76667, -97.30139
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,893 (2023)
Projected traffic9,657 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
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 45th ST built?

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

What condition is K 254 HWY WB over 45th ST 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 45th ST carry?

About 6,893 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is K 254 HWY WB over 45th ST?

The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns K 254 HWY WB over 45th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.