US Bridges

Local Rd. 101st over Trib. W. Br. Chisholm

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 101STN 0.9 E of Meridian · Structure no. 000870817905940

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
612
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 101st over Trib. W. Br. Chisholm is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. 101st over Trib. W. Br. Chisholm in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 57 years old, older 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 612 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 747 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 101st
CrossesTrib. W. Br. Chisholm
Location101STN 0.9 E of Meridian
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.8681, -97.35446
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic612 (2022)
Projected traffic747 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 101st over Trib. W. Br. Chisholm built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Local Rd. 101st over Trib. W. Br. Chisholm 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 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 101st over Trib. W. Br. Chisholm carry?

About 612 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. 101st over Trib. W. Br. Chisholm?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 101st over Trib. W. Br. Chisholm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.