US Bridges

Hillside Avenue over East Fork Chisholm Cr.

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Hillside at 27th. St. N. · Structure no. 53040087WDCE10B

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,320
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillside Avenue over East Fork Chisholm Cr. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hillside Avenue over East Fork Chisholm Cr. in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 77 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 9,320 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2039. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHillside Avenue
CrossesEast Fork Chisholm Cr.
LocationHillside at 27th. St. N.
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73661, -97.29904
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,320 (2006)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hillside Avenue over East Fork Chisholm Cr. built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Hillside Avenue over East Fork Chisholm 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hillside Avenue over East Fork Chisholm Cr. carry?

About 9,320 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hillside Avenue over East Fork Chisholm Cr.?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Hillside Avenue over East Fork Chisholm Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.