US Bridges

W 4th ST N over North Fork Calfskin Cr.

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · W 4th ST .27 M E 135th W. · Structure no. 430400876400CS1

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 4th ST N over North Fork Calfskin Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying W 4th ST N over North Fork Calfskin Cr. in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW 4th ST N
CrossesNorth Fork Calfskin Cr.
LocationW 4th ST .27 M E 135th W.
RouteCity Street 6400
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69248, -97.49376
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2006)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 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 W 4th ST N over North Fork Calfskin Cr. built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 4th ST N over North Fork Calfskin Cr. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does W 4th ST N over North Fork Calfskin Cr. carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W 4th ST N over North Fork Calfskin Cr.?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns W 4th ST N over North Fork Calfskin Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.