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Market over Chisholm Creek

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Sedgwick County, Kansas · Market at Markway · Structure no. 530400870WDCW30

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Market over Chisholm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Market over Chisholm Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2039. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarket
CrossesChisholm Creek
LocationMarket at Markway
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.72864, -97.33707
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2002)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Market over Chisholm Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Market over Chisholm Creek 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 Market over Chisholm Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Market over Chisholm Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Market over Chisholm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.