US Bridges

Hillside over Trib E Fork Chish CR

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · North of 37th · Structure no. 53040087EFCCT10

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillside over Trib E Fork Chish CR is a concrete culvert carrying Hillside over Trib E Fork Chish CR in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHillside
CrossesTrib E Fork Chish CR
LocationNorth of 37th
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75436, -97.29946
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2006)
Projected traffic7,500 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillside over Trib E Fork Chish CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillside over Trib E Fork Chish CR 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 Hillside over Trib E Fork Chish CR carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hillside over Trib E Fork Chish CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hillside over Trib E Fork Chish CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.