The average US bridge is 48 years old. That's a lot of birthday candles.
The average US bridge is 48 years old. That's a lot of birthday candles.
Crunching the numbers on America's infrastructure...
over DUGAN ROAD & US54 RAMP
US-54 & DUGAN ROAD
Parametric wireframe generated from real NBI dimensions. Drag to rotate, scroll to zoom.
Loading 3D model...
This bridge has a Good overall condition rating of 7 out of 9. It is in good structural condition and is not classified as structurally deficient.
The bridge carries 34,550 vehicles per day and is 31 years old.
Its sufficiency rating of 76.8 is above the national average of 63.6.
The NBI records a navigation clearance of 16 feet — the minimum vertical space below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers, railings, and superstructure) may be higher.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 273 feet long — a short crossing, about 10-15 seconds.
A standard overpass design with solid barriers on each side.
About 16 feet above ground — standard overpass height.
About 34,550 vehicles cross daily — moderate traffic, some congestion possible.
The deck is 59 feet wide with 3-4 lanes — standard width.
This bridge crosses over land, not water — no water views below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1995
31 years old
Structure Type
Steel (Continuous) Box Beam (Multiple)
Total Length
273 ft
83.1 m
Deck Width
59 ft
18.0 m
Spans
3
sections between supports
Max Span
90 ft
longest unsupported section (27.4 m)
Traffic Lanes
3 lanes
One-way traffic
Clearance Below
16 ft
navigation clearance under deck
Clearance height compared to familiar objects
Height shown is the navigation clearance below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers and superstructure) may be higher.
Daily Traffic
34,550vehicles/day
37.67250°N, 97.41639°W
Steel (Continuous) Box Beam (Multiple)
A steel box beam bridge uses hollow rectangular steel sections that provide excellent torsional resistance and allow for longer spans.
Learn more about this bridge typeNo ratings yet. Be the first to rate this bridge!
Sign in and track Kansas to receive alerts when new inspection data is published. Premium members get bridge-specific notifications.
Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.