US Bridges

Oliver over Gypsum Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Oliver N Kansas Turnpike · Structure no. 430400876525020

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oliver over Gypsum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Oliver over Gypsum Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, 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 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2039. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOliver
CrossesGypsum Creek
LocationOliver N Kansas Turnpike
RouteCity Street 6525
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64702, -97.28042
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2006)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oliver over Gypsum Creek built?

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

What condition is Oliver 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 Oliver over Gypsum Creek carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Oliver over Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Oliver over Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.