US Bridges

53rd. over Main Br. Chisholm Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 2.2E 3.0S Valley Center · Structure no. 000870821206060

Built
2006
19 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,894
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

53rd. over Main Br. Chisholm Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying 53rd. over Main Br. Chisholm Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2006 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 5 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 7,894 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,408 by 2040. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries53rd.
CrossesMain Br. Chisholm Creek
Location2.2E 3.0S Valley Center
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.78138, -97.33245
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,894 (2015)
Projected traffic18,408 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 53rd. over Main Br. Chisholm Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is 53rd. over Main 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 53rd. over Main Br. Chisholm Creek carry?

About 7,894 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 53rd. over Main Br. Chisholm Creek?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns 53rd. over Main Br. Chisholm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.