US Bridges

Rs 1254 227-A over At & Sf Railroad

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 2.0N 2.4E of Topeka · Structure no. 000000000890437

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,030
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1254 227-A over At & Sf Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1254 227-A over At & Sf Railroad in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,030 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2040. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1254 227-A
CrossesAt & Sf Railroad
Location2.0N 2.4E of Topeka
RouteCounty Highway 1254
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.12927, -95.61956
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,030 (2020)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1254 227-A over At & Sf Railroad built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1254 227-A over At & Sf Railroad 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1254 227-A over At & Sf Railroad carry?

About 2,030 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1254 227-A over At & Sf Railroad?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1254 227-A over At & Sf Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.