Mt. Vernon over Gypsum Creek
GoodSedgwick County, Kansas · Mt. Vernon at Roenoke · Structure no. 53040087000GC70
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mt. Vernon over Gypsum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mt. Vernon over Gypsum Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2039. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mt. Vernon over Gypsum Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mt. Vernon over 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Mt. Vernon over Gypsum Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mt. Vernon over Gypsum Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Mt. Vernon over Gypsum Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.