US Bridges

Thorn Road over Trib to E Fk Chisolm CR

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Thorn and Rock RD · Structure no. 5304008700TRR10

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thorn Road over Trib to E Fk Chisolm CR is a concrete culvert carrying Thorn Road over Trib to E Fk Chisolm CR in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesThorn Road
CrossesTrib to E Fk Chisolm CR
LocationThorn and Rock RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75425, -97.24301
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 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2000)
Projected traffic100 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Thorn Road over Trib to E Fk Chisolm CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thorn Road over Trib to E Fk Chisolm 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 Thorn Road over Trib to E Fk Chisolm CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Thorn Road over Trib to E Fk Chisolm CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Thorn Road over Trib to E Fk Chisolm CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.