US Bridges

24th. Ave. over North Gypsum Creek

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 3.0W 10.6N of Canton · Structure no. 000590805005009

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

24th. Ave. over North Gypsum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 24th. Ave. over North Gypsum Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries24th. Ave.
CrossesNorth Gypsum Creek
Location3.0W 10.6N of Canton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.53778, -97.48217
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic73 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 24th. Ave. over North Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24th. Ave. over North 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 24th. Ave. over North Gypsum Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 24th. Ave. over North Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 24th. Ave. over North Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.