US Bridges

23rd. Ave. over Trib. North Gypsum Ck.

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 2.3S 9.5E of Lindsborg · Structure no. 000590803005008

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

23rd. Ave. over Trib. North Gypsum Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying 23rd. Ave. over Trib. North Gypsum Ck. in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries23rd. Ave.
CrossesTrib. North Gypsum Ck.
Location2.3S 9.5E of Lindsborg
RouteCounty Highway 708
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.54064, -97.50076
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 23rd. Ave. over Trib. North Gypsum Ck. built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23rd. Ave. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 23rd. Ave. over Trib. North Gypsum Ck. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 23rd. Ave. over Trib. North Gypsum Ck.?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns 23rd. Ave. over Trib. North Gypsum Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.