US Bridges

37th Street North over East Fork Chisholm Cr.

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 37th ST N .3 M E Woodlawn · Structure no. 53040087000CC20

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

37th Street North over East Fork Chisholm Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying 37th Street North over East Fork Chisholm Cr. in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2039. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries37th Street North
CrossesEast Fork Chisholm Cr.
Location37th ST N .3 M E Woodlawn
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75223, -97.25757
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2006)
Projected traffic16,800 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 37th Street North over East Fork Chisholm Cr. built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 37th Street North 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 37th Street North over East Fork Chisholm Cr. carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 37th Street North over East Fork Chisholm Cr.?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns 37th Street North over East Fork Chisholm Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.