US Bridges

K254 HWY EB over UP Railroad & Stream

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.16 MI E Oliver ST · Structure no. 999925400872121

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
361 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,645
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K254 HWY EB over UP Railroad & Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying K254 HWY EB over UP Railroad & Stream in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 361 ft (110 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesK254 HWY EB
CrossesUP Railroad & Stream
Location0.16 MI E Oliver ST
RouteState Highway 254
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79278, -97.27806
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 UP Railroad & Stream built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is K254 HWY EB over UP Railroad & Stream 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 UP Railroad & Stream carry?

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

How long is K254 HWY EB over UP Railroad & Stream?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K254 HWY EB over UP Railroad & Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.