US Bridges

Woodlawn over Gypsum Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Woodlawn 500 N Mt Vern · Structure no. 53040087000GC80

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodlawn over Gypsum Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Woodlawn over Gypsum Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2039. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodlawn
CrossesGypsum Creek
LocationWoodlawn 500 N Mt Vern
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.65885, -97.26213
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2006)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 Woodlawn over Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodlawn 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Woodlawn over Gypsum Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Woodlawn over Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Woodlawn over Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.