US Bridges

Hillside over Middle Fork Chisholm CR

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Hillside N of 45th St. N · Structure no. 530400870MFCC20

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillside over Middle Fork Chisholm CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hillside over Middle Fork Chisholm CR 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2039. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHillside
CrossesMiddle Fork Chisholm CR
LocationHillside N of 45th St. N
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.77361, -97.29917
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2006)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillside over Middle Fork Chisholm CR built?

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

What condition is Hillside 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 Hillside over Middle Fork Chisholm CR carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hillside over Middle Fork Chisholm CR?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Hillside over Middle Fork Chisholm CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.