Hydraulic Avenue over Mid Fork Chisholm Cr.
PoorSedgwick County, Kansas · Hydraulic at 39th. St. N. · Structure no. 530400878236086
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 181 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hydraulic Avenue over Mid Fork Chisholm Cr. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hydraulic Avenue over Mid Fork Chisholm Cr. in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2039. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hydraulic Avenue over Mid Fork Chisholm Cr. built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hydraulic Avenue over Mid Fork Chisholm Cr. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Hydraulic Avenue over Mid Fork Chisholm Cr. carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is Hydraulic Avenue over Mid Fork Chisholm Cr.?
The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Hydraulic Avenue over Mid Fork Chisholm Cr.?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.