US Bridges

Central over West Branch Gypsum Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Central at Broadmoor · Structure no. 430400876400100

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central over West Branch Gypsum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Central over West Branch Gypsum Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCentral
CrossesWest Branch Gypsum Creek
LocationCentral at Broadmoor
RouteCity Street 6400
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69383, -97.24891
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2006)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central over West Branch Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central over West Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Central over West Branch Gypsum Creek carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Central over West Branch Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Central over West Branch Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.