US Bridges

K254 HWY WB over Hillside Ave

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · JCT Hillside AVE/K254 WB · Structure no. 999925400872061

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,893
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K254 HWY WB over Hillside Ave is a concrete continuous slab carrying K254 HWY WB over Hillside Ave 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 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 6,893 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,657 by 2044. The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK254 HWY WB
CrossesHillside Ave
LocationJCT Hillside AVE/K254 WB
RouteState Highway 254
StateKansas
Coordinates37.76833, -97.29889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 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 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 K254 HWY WB over Hillside Ave built?

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

What condition is K254 HWY WB over Hillside Ave 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does K254 HWY WB over Hillside Ave carry?

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

How long is K254 HWY WB over Hillside Ave?

The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K254 HWY WB over Hillside Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.