US Bridges

21st Street North over Chisholm Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 21st St. N at ST Francis · Structure no. 430400876500020

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,800
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

21st Street North over Chisholm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 21st Street North over Chisholm Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 61 years old, older 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2039. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries21st Street North
CrossesChisholm Creek
Location21st St. N at ST Francis
RouteCity Street 6500
StateKansas
Coordinates37.72259, -97.33196
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2006)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 21st Street North over Chisholm Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is 21st Street North over Chisholm Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 21st Street North over Chisholm Creek carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 21st Street North over Chisholm Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns 21st Street North over Chisholm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.