US Bridges

K254 HWY EB over Oliver ST

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · JCT Oliver ST/K254 · Structure no. 999925400872111

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,645
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K254 HWY EB over Oliver ST is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying K254 HWY EB over Oliver 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 5,645 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,908 by 2044. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

CarriesK254 HWY EB
CrossesOliver ST
LocationJCT Oliver ST/K254
RouteState Highway 254
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79167, -97.28056
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,645 (2023)
Projected traffic7,908 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 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 EB over Oliver ST built?

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

What condition is K254 HWY EB over Oliver 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 K254 HWY EB over Oliver ST carry?

About 5,645 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is K254 HWY EB over Oliver ST?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns K254 HWY EB over Oliver ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.