US54 HWY over Cimarron River
GoodSeward County, Kansas · 12.74 MI NE US83 · Structure no. 999905400880061
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,403 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,837
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US54 HWY over Cimarron River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US54 HWY over Cimarron River in Seward County, Kansas. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 38 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 2,837 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,821 by 2044. The structure is 1,403 ft (427.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US54 HWY over Cimarron River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is US54 HWY over Cimarron River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US54 HWY over Cimarron River carry?
About 2,837 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is US54 HWY over Cimarron River?
The structure is 1,403 ft (427.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US54 HWY over Cimarron River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.