US Bridges

Broadway over Chisholm Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Broadway at 25th ST North · Structure no. 530400870WDCW25

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway over Chisholm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Broadway over Chisholm Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,500 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway
CrossesChisholm Creek
LocationBroadway at 25th ST North
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.7287, -97.33583
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
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2006)
Projected traffic20,500 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Broadway over Chisholm Creek built?

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

What condition is Broadway over Chisholm Creek 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 Chisholm Creek carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Broadway over Chisholm Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway over Chisholm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.