US Bridges

US54 HWY over UP RR

Good

Woodson County, Kansas · 2.49 MI E US75 · Structure no. 999905401040291

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,329
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54 HWY over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US54 HWY over UP RR in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,329 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,376 by 2044. The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS54 HWY
CrossesUP RR
Location2.49 MI E US75
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.87889, -95.69333
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length284 ft (86.7 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,329 (2023)
Projected traffic2,376 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US54 HWY over UP RR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US54 HWY over UP RR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US54 HWY over UP RR carry?

About 2,329 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US54 HWY over UP RR?

The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US54 HWY over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.