US Bridges

Forestview over Middle Fork Calfskin Tri

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Forestview at Maple · Structure no. 53040087000FV20

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forestview over Middle Fork Calfskin Tri is a concrete culvert carrying Forestview over Middle Fork Calfskin Tri in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesForestview
CrossesMiddle Fork Calfskin Tri
LocationForestview at Maple
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67909, -97.49013
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2006)
Projected traffic550 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$155,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forestview over Middle Fork Calfskin Tri built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forestview over Middle Fork Calfskin Tri 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Forestview over Middle Fork Calfskin Tri carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Forestview over Middle Fork Calfskin Tri?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Forestview over Middle Fork Calfskin Tri?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.