US Bridges

K-254 HWY WB over Uprr/Mid Br Chisholm CR

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.16 MI E Oliver St. · Structure no. 999925400874461

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
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

K-254 HWY WB over Uprr/Mid Br Chisholm CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-254 HWY WB over Uprr/Mid Br Chisholm CR 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 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 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 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-254 HWY WB
CrossesUprr/Mid Br Chisholm CR
Location0.16 MI E Oliver St.
RouteState Highway 254
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79306, -97.27806
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
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 closed1.2 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 Uprr/Mid Br Chisholm CR built?

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

What condition is K-254 HWY WB over Uprr/Mid Br Chisholm CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does K-254 HWY WB over Uprr/Mid Br Chisholm CR carry?

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

How long is K-254 HWY WB over Uprr/Mid Br Chisholm CR?

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 K-254 HWY WB over Uprr/Mid Br Chisholm CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.