US Bridges

Rs 190 460-811.23 over Gypsum Creek

GoodPosted for load

Saline County, Kansas · 10.2E of Salina · Structure no. 000000000850050

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,373
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 190 460-811.23 over Gypsum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 190 460-811.23 over Gypsum Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 73 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,373 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,675 by 2043. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 190 460-811.23
CrossesGypsum Creek
Location10.2E of Salina
RouteCounty Highway 190
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84164, -97.42328
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,373 (2017)
Projected traffic1,675 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rs 190 460-811.23 over Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Rs 190 460-811.23 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Rs 190 460-811.23 over Gypsum Creek carry?

About 1,373 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 190 460-811.23 over Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 190 460-811.23 over Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.