US Bridges

Oliver over East Fork Chisholm Cr.

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Oliver at Norwood(no.) · Structure no. 430400876525050

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oliver over East Fork Chisholm Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying Oliver over East Fork Chisholm Cr. in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 76 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOliver
CrossesEast Fork Chisholm Cr.
LocationOliver at Norwood(no.)
RouteCity Street 6525
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.74086, -97.28065
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2006)
Projected traffic14,000 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 Oliver over East Fork Chisholm Cr. built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Oliver over East Fork Chisholm 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Oliver over East Fork Chisholm Cr. carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Oliver over East Fork Chisholm Cr.?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Oliver over East Fork Chisholm Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.