US Bridges

E 45th ST N over Trib. to Chisholm Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 45th N 0.2 E of Broadway · Structure no. 000870821306080

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,295
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 45th ST N over Trib. to Chisholm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E 45th ST N over Trib. to Chisholm Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,295 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE 45th ST N
CrossesTrib. to Chisholm Creek
Location45th N 0.2 E of Broadway
RouteCounty Highway 10850
StateKansas
Coordinates37.76683, -97.33111
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,295 (2022)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
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 E 45th ST N over Trib. to Chisholm Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 45th ST N 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does E 45th ST N over Trib. to Chisholm Creek carry?

About 1,295 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is E 45th ST N over Trib. to Chisholm Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns E 45th ST N over Trib. to Chisholm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.