US Bridges

85th St. (5th St.) over W. Branch Chisholm Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · .5 Mi. E Valley Center · Structure no. 528550870000012

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,660
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

85th St. (5th St.) over W. Branch Chisholm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 85th St. (5th St.) over W. Branch Chisholm Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 4,660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries85th St. (5th St.)
CrossesW. Branch Chisholm Creek
Location.5 Mi. E Valley Center
RouteCity Street 6622
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.83927, -97.36311
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,660 (2015)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 85th St. (5th St.) over W. Branch Chisholm Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 85th St. (5th St.) over W. Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 85th St. (5th St.) over W. Branch Chisholm Creek carry?

About 4,660 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 85th St. (5th St.) over W. Branch Chisholm Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns 85th St. (5th St.) over W. Branch Chisholm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.