US Bridges

E 45th ST N over East Fork Chisholm Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 45th ST .16 W of Rock RD · Structure no. 402120876490001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,020
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 45th ST N over East Fork Chisholm Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying E 45th ST N over East Fork Chisholm Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 4,020 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,424 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE 45th ST N
CrossesEast Fork Chisholm Creek
Location45th ST .16 W of Rock RD
RouteCity Street 6490
StateKansas
Coordinates37.76688, -97.24766
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,020 (2015)
Projected traffic4,424 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 East Fork Chisholm Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 45th ST N over East Fork Chisholm Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does E 45th ST N over East Fork Chisholm Creek carry?

About 4,020 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E 45th ST N over East Fork Chisholm Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E 45th ST N over East Fork Chisholm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.