US Bridges

29th Street North over Chisholm Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 29th ST No at Waco · Structure no. 530400870WDCW50

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

29th Street North over Chisholm Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 29th Street North over Chisholm Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 59 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 5 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2039. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries29th Street North
CrossesChisholm Creek
Location29th ST No at Waco
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73746, -97.34221
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2006)
Projected traffic9,000 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 29th Street North over Chisholm Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is 29th Street North 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 29th Street North over Chisholm Creek carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 29th Street North over Chisholm Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 29th Street North over Chisholm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.