Wheatridge Rd. over Gypsum Creek
GoodMcPherson County, Kansas · 0.6W 14.4N of Canton · Structure no. 000590809404940
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wheatridge Rd. over Gypsum Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Wheatridge Rd. over Gypsum Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2040. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wheatridge Rd. over Gypsum Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wheatridge Rd. over Gypsum Creek 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 Wheatridge Rd. over Gypsum Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Wheatridge Rd. over Gypsum Creek?
The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Wheatridge Rd. over Gypsum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.