US Bridges

N Hydralic over Main Br. Chisholm Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 2.0W 1.1N of Kechi · Structure no. 000870823006009

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,415
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Hydralic over Main Br. Chisholm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Hydralic over Main Br. Chisholm Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,415 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,726 by 2044. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN Hydralic
CrossesMain Br. Chisholm Creek
Location2.0W 1.1N of Kechi
RouteCounty Highway 8715
StateKansas
Coordinates37.811, -97.31743
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,415 (2022)
Projected traffic1,726 by 2044
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Hydralic over Main Br. Chisholm Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is N Hydralic over Main Br. 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 N Hydralic over Main Br. Chisholm Creek carry?

About 1,415 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is N Hydralic over Main Br. Chisholm Creek?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns N Hydralic over Main Br. Chisholm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.