Wichita Street over Frenchman Creek
GoodChase County, Nebraska · Wauneta Witchita @ Falls · Structure no. M2575C4005
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wichita Street over Frenchman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wichita Street over Frenchman Creek in Chase County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2033. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wichita Street over Frenchman Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wichita Street over Frenchman 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 August 2022.
How much traffic does Wichita Street over Frenchman Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Wichita Street over Frenchman Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Wichita Street over Frenchman Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.