US Bridges

Rs 611 85th over Trib. to Chisholm Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 5.3E of Valley Center · Structure no. 000000000870761

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
233
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 611 85th over Trib. to Chisholm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 611 85th over Trib. to Chisholm Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 233 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 611 85th
CrossesTrib. to Chisholm Creek
Location5.3E of Valley Center
RouteCounty Highway 8738
StateKansas
Coordinates37.83942, -97.27557
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 611 85th over Trib. to Chisholm Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 611 85th over Trib. to Chisholm Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 611 85th over Trib. to Chisholm Creek carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 611 85th over Trib. to Chisholm Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 611 85th over Trib. to Chisholm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.