US Bridges

Local Rd. 53rd Str over West Br. Chisholm Creek

FairPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.6E 3.0S Valley Center · Structure no. 000870819606060

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,720
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 53rd Str over West Br. Chisholm Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Local Rd. 53rd Str over West Br. Chisholm Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,720 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,121 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 53rd Str
CrossesWest Br. Chisholm Creek
Location1.6E 3.0S Valley Center
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.78136, -97.34361
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,720 (2015)
Projected traffic19,121 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$730,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 53rd Str over West Br. Chisholm Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Local Rd. 53rd Str over West Br. Chisholm Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 53rd Str over West Br. Chisholm Creek carry?

About 7,720 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. 53rd Str over West Br. Chisholm Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 53rd Str over West Br. Chisholm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.