US Bridges

Sioux Rd. over Trib. North Gypsum Ck.

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 2.5S 7.7E of Lindsborg · Structure no. 000590799205020

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sioux Rd. over Trib. North Gypsum Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sioux Rd. over Trib. North Gypsum Ck. in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSioux Rd.
CrossesTrib. North Gypsum Ck.
Location2.5S 7.7E of Lindsborg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.53641, -97.53373
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic12 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sioux Rd. over Trib. North Gypsum Ck. built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sioux Rd. over Trib. North Gypsum Ck. 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 Sioux Rd. over Trib. North Gypsum Ck. carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sioux Rd. over Trib. North Gypsum Ck.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sioux Rd. over Trib. North Gypsum Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.