US Bridges

E 69th ST N over Middle Fork Chisholm Ck.

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 5.5E 2.0S Valley Center · Structure no. 000870827506020

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 69th ST N over Middle Fork Chisholm Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying E 69th ST N over Middle Fork Chisholm Ck. in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE 69th ST N
CrossesMiddle Fork Chisholm Ck.
Location5.5E 2.0S Valley Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81042, -97.27184
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 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 69th ST N over Middle Fork Chisholm Ck. built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 69th ST N over Middle Fork Chisholm Ck. 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 69th ST N over Middle Fork Chisholm Ck. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E 69th ST N over Middle Fork Chisholm Ck.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns E 69th ST N over Middle Fork Chisholm Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.