US Bridges

US-54 WB over Cimarron River

Good

Seward County, Kansas · 12.74 MI NE US83 · Structure no. 999905400880131

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,402 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,837
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-54 WB over Cimarron River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-54 WB over Cimarron River in Seward County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,402 ft (427.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUS-54 WB
CrossesCimarron River
Location12.74 MI NE US83
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.14833, -100.75
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,402 ft (427.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,837 (2023)
Projected traffic3,821 by 2044
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 US-54 WB over Cimarron River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-54 WB 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US-54 WB over Cimarron River carry?

About 2,837 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US-54 WB over Cimarron River?

The structure is 1,402 ft (427.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-54 WB over Cimarron River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.