US Bridges

Hillside Avenue over Frisco Ditch

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Hillside at Ninth ST No · Structure no. 430400876475020

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillside Avenue over Frisco Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Hillside Avenue over Frisco Ditch 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 6 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHillside Avenue
CrossesFrisco Ditch
LocationHillside at Ninth ST No
RouteCity Street 6475
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70098, -97.29909
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2006)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Hillside Avenue over Frisco Ditch built?

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

What condition is Hillside Avenue over Frisco Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hillside Avenue over Frisco Ditch carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hillside Avenue over Frisco Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Hillside Avenue over Frisco Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.