Pawnee over Gypsum Creek
FairSedgwick County, Kansas · Pawnee at Ks Turnpike · Structure no. 430400876250040
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pawnee over Gypsum Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pawnee over Gypsum Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2039. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pawnee over Gypsum Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pawnee over 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Pawnee over Gypsum Creek carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pawnee over Gypsum Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Pawnee over Gypsum Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.