US Bridges

K254 HWY WB over Middle Fork Chisholm CR

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.58 MI N 53rd ST WB · Structure no. 999925400872091

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,893
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K254 HWY WB over Middle Fork Chisholm CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying K254 HWY WB over Middle Fork Chisholm CR 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 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK254 HWY WB
CrossesMiddle Fork Chisholm CR
Location0.58 MI N 53rd ST WB
RouteState Highway 254
StateKansas
Coordinates37.78833, -97.28361
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 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
CrossesWaterway
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 Middle Fork Chisholm CR built?

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

What condition is K254 HWY WB over Middle Fork Chisholm CR 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 K254 HWY WB over Middle Fork Chisholm CR carry?

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

How long is K254 HWY WB over Middle Fork Chisholm CR?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K254 HWY WB over Middle Fork Chisholm CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.