US Bridges

24th. Ave. over Trib. to Gypsum Creek

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 3.0W 9.0N of Canton · Structure no. 000590805005043

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

24th. Ave. over Trib. to Gypsum Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 24th. Ave. over Trib. to Gypsum Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 87 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 5 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries24th. Ave.
CrossesTrib. to Gypsum Creek
Location3.0W 9.0N of Canton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.51699, -97.48226
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic20 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$50,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 24th. Ave. over Trib. to Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is 24th. 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 June 2023.

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

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 24th. Ave. over Trib. to Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 24th. Ave. over Trib. to Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.