US Bridges

Roosevelt Street over Gypsum Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Roosevelt at Roseberry · Structure no. 53040087000GC30

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roosevelt Street over Gypsum Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Roosevelt Street over Gypsum Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2039. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoosevelt Street
CrossesGypsum Creek
LocationRoosevelt at Roseberry
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64535, -97.29189
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2006)
Projected traffic450 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 Roosevelt Street over Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roosevelt Street 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 Roosevelt Street over Gypsum Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Roosevelt Street over Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Roosevelt Street over Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.