US Bridges

26th. Ave. over Trib. North Gypsum Ck.

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.0W 11.5N of Canton · Structure no. 000590809004988

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26th. Ave. over Trib. North Gypsum Ck. is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 26th. Ave. over Trib. North Gypsum Ck. 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries26th. Ave.
CrossesTrib. North Gypsum Ck.
Location1.0W 11.5N of Canton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.55369, -97.44578
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic41 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 26th. Ave. over Trib. North Gypsum Ck. built?

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

What condition is 26th. Ave. over Trib. North Gypsum Ck. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 26th. Ave. over Trib. North Gypsum Ck. carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 26th. Ave. over Trib. North Gypsum Ck.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 26th. Ave. over Trib. North Gypsum Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.