US Bridges

Broadway over Chisholm Creek Trib.

FairPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Broadway N. of I-235 · Structure no. 430400876375010

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway over Chisholm Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Broadway over Chisholm Creek Trib. in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1900, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway
CrossesChisholm Creek Trib.
LocationBroadway N. of I-235
RouteCity Street 6375
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75936, -97.33661
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2006)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway over Chisholm Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is Broadway over Chisholm Creek Trib. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Broadway over Chisholm Creek Trib. carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Broadway over Chisholm Creek Trib.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway over Chisholm Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.