US Bridges

Lincoln Street over Armour Branch Gypsum CR

GoodPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Lincoln at Armour · Structure no. 530400870060901

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Street over Armour Branch Gypsum CR is a concrete culvert carrying Lincoln Street over Armour Branch Gypsum CR in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 70 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLincoln Street
CrossesArmour Branch Gypsum CR
LocationLincoln at Armour
RouteCity Street 6160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67196, -97.24986
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating99.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2006)
Projected traffic14,800 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 Lincoln Street over Armour Branch Gypsum CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Lincoln Street over Armour Branch Gypsum CR 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 Lincoln Street over Armour Branch Gypsum CR carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Street over Armour Branch Gypsum CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Street over Armour Branch Gypsum CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.