US Bridges

Rs 304 27th. Ave over South Gypsum Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 5.3S of Roxbury · Structure no. 000000000590060

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 304 27th. Ave over South Gypsum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 304 27th. Ave over South Gypsum Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 304 27th. Ave
CrossesSouth Gypsum Creek
Location5.3S of Roxbury
RouteCounty Highway 304
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.47343, -97.42687
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2020)
Projected traffic575 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 304 27th. Ave over South Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 304 27th. Ave over South Gypsum 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 304 27th. Ave over South Gypsum Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 304 27th. Ave over South Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 304 27th. Ave over South Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.