US Bridges

Local Rd. 77th over Trib. Main Br. Chisholm

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 3.3E 1.0S Valley Center · Structure no. 000870823306000

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
677
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 77th over Trib. Main Br. Chisholm is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. 77th over Trib. Main Br. Chisholm in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 125 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 677 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,524 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 77th
CrossesTrib. Main Br. Chisholm
Location3.3E 1.0S Valley Center
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.82501, -97.31237
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic677 (2015)
Projected traffic1,524 by 2040
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$139,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 77th over Trib. Main Br. Chisholm built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Local Rd. 77th over Trib. Main 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 77th over Trib. Main Br. Chisholm carry?

About 677 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. 77th over Trib. Main Br. Chisholm?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 77th over Trib. Main Br. Chisholm?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.