US Bridges

Wassall over Gypsum Creek Trib.

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Wassall at Range Drive · Structure no. 53040087000DC10

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wassall over Gypsum Creek Trib. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wassall over Gypsum Creek Trib. in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWassall
CrossesGypsum Creek Trib.
LocationWassall at Range Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64242, -97.30543
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2006)
Projected traffic400 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wassall over Gypsum Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wassall over Gypsum Creek Trib. 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 Wassall over Gypsum Creek Trib. carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wassall over Gypsum Creek Trib.?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wassall over Gypsum Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.