53rd. over Middle Fork Chisholm Ck.
PoorPosted for loadSedgwick County, Kansas · 0.8W 1.0S of Kechi · Structure no. 000870825306060
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 124 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,026
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
53rd. over Middle Fork Chisholm Ck. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 53rd. over Middle Fork Chisholm Ck. in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,026 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,472 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 53rd. over Middle Fork Chisholm Ck. built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is 53rd. over Middle Fork Chisholm Ck. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does 53rd. over Middle Fork Chisholm Ck. carry?
About 2,026 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 53rd. over Middle Fork Chisholm Ck.?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns 53rd. over Middle Fork Chisholm Ck.?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.