US Bridges

K-254 HWY WB over RS1904 Oliver St.

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · JCT Oliver ST/K-254 · Structure no. 999925400874451

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,645
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-254 HWY WB over RS1904 Oliver St. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-254 HWY WB over RS1904 Oliver St. in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 252 ft (76.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-254 HWY WB
CrossesRS1904 Oliver St.
LocationJCT Oliver ST/K-254
RouteState Highway 254
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79194, -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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length252 ft (76.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 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
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 K-254 HWY WB over RS1904 Oliver St. built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-254 HWY WB over RS1904 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 K-254 HWY WB over RS1904 Oliver St. carry?

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

How long is K-254 HWY WB over RS1904 Oliver St.?

The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns K-254 HWY WB over RS1904 Oliver St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.