US Bridges

21st St. North over East Frk Chisholm Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 21st ST N at New York · Structure no. 430400876500050

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,800
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

21st St. North over East Frk Chisholm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 21st St. North over East Frk Chisholm Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 54 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 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2039. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries21st St. North
CrossesEast Frk Chisholm Creek
Location21st ST N at New York
RouteCity Street 6400
StateKansas
Coordinates37.72262, -97.31926
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,800 (2006)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 St. North over East Frk Chisholm Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is 21st St. North over East Frk 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 St. North over East Frk Chisholm Creek carry?

About 14,800 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 21st St. North over East Frk Chisholm Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns 21st St. North over East Frk Chisholm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.