US Bridges

Waterfont Parkway over East Br. Gypsum Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Waterfront Prk E of Webb · Structure no. 430400870EBGC30

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterfont Parkway over East Br. Gypsum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Waterfont Parkway over East Br. Gypsum Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,750 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWaterfont Parkway
CrossesEast Br. Gypsum Creek
LocationWaterfront Prk E of Webb
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.71474, -97.2248
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2006)
Projected traffic9,750 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Waterfont Parkway over East Br. Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterfont Parkway over East Br. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Waterfont Parkway over East Br. Gypsum Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Waterfont Parkway over East Br. Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Waterfont Parkway over East Br. Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.