US Bridges

Broadway over Middle Fork Chisholm Cr.

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Broadway at 37th. St. N. · Structure no. 530400870080700

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway over Middle Fork Chisholm Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying Broadway over Middle Fork Chisholm Cr. in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 89 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway
CrossesMiddle Fork Chisholm Cr.
LocationBroadway at 37th. St. N.
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75315, -97.33596
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2006)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Broadway over Middle Fork Chisholm Cr. built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is Broadway over Middle Fork Chisholm Cr. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Broadway over Middle Fork Chisholm Cr. carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Broadway over Middle Fork Chisholm Cr.?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Broadway over Middle Fork Chisholm Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.