US Bridges

53rd St. over K254 HWY Eb/Wb RR

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · JCT 53rd ST/K254 · Structure no. 999925400872081

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
391 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,861
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

53rd St. over K254 HWY Eb/Wb RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying 53rd St. over K254 HWY Eb/Wb RR 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 1,861 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,765 by 2044. The structure is 391 ft (119.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 73.9 mi (119 km).

Location

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Carries53rd St.
CrossesK254 HWY Eb/Wb RR
LocationJCT 53rd ST/K254
RouteCity Street 6600
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.78056, -97.28778
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length391 ft (119.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,861 (2023)
Projected traffic2,765 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed73.9 mi (119 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 53rd St. over K254 HWY Eb/Wb RR built?

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

What condition is 53rd St. over K254 HWY Eb/Wb RR 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 53rd St. over K254 HWY Eb/Wb RR carry?

About 1,861 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 53rd St. over K254 HWY Eb/Wb RR?

The structure is 391 ft (119.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 53rd St. over K254 HWY Eb/Wb RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.