US Bridges

Hillside Avenue over Gypsum Creek Trib.

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Hillside at Glen Oaks · Structure no. 53040087000DC30

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillside Avenue over Gypsum Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Hillside Avenue over Gypsum Creek Trib. in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2039. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHillside Avenue
CrossesGypsum Creek Trib.
LocationHillside at Glen Oaks
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64679, -97.29874
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2006)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Hillside Avenue over Gypsum Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillside Avenue 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 Hillside Avenue over Gypsum Creek Trib. carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hillside Avenue over Gypsum Creek Trib.?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns Hillside Avenue over Gypsum Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.