US Bridges

Rs 1068 22nd. Ave over Trib. to Gypsum Creek

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.0E 8.3N of Galva · Structure no. 000000000590930

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1068 22nd. Ave over Trib. to Gypsum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1068 22nd. Ave over Trib. to Gypsum Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1068 22nd. Ave
CrossesTrib. to Gypsum Creek
Location1.0E 8.3N of Galva
RouteCounty Highway 1068
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.50496, -97.51908
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.3 US tons
Inventory rating10.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic54 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1068 22nd. Ave over Trib. to Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1068 22nd. Ave over Trib. to Gypsum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1068 22nd. Ave over Trib. to Gypsum Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1068 22nd. Ave over Trib. to Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1068 22nd. Ave over Trib. to Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.