US Bridges

NW 54th 318 over Messhoss Cr.

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 2.6 W US75 & 3.5N US 24 · Structure no. 000890987404180

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 54th 318 over Messhoss Cr. is a concrete continuous slab carrying NW 54th 318 over Messhoss Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 54th 318
CrossesMesshoss Cr.
Location2.6 W US75 & 3.5N US 24
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.14405, -95.76739
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 54th 318 over Messhoss Cr. built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 54th 318 over Messhoss Cr. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does NW 54th 318 over Messhoss Cr. carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is NW 54th 318 over Messhoss Cr.?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NW 54th 318 over Messhoss Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.