US Bridges

Lincoln Street over Fabrique Br. Gypsum Ck.

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Lincoln at Fabrique · Structure no. 530400870607020

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Street over Fabrique Br. Gypsum Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Lincoln Street over Fabrique Br. Gypsum Ck. in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLincoln Street
CrossesFabrique Br. Gypsum Ck.
LocationLincoln at Fabrique
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67193, -97.26411
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2006)
Projected traffic14,000 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 Fabrique Br. Gypsum Ck. built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Street over Fabrique Br. Gypsum Ck. 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 Fabrique Br. Gypsum Ck. carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Street over Fabrique Br. Gypsum Ck.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Lincoln Street over Fabrique Br. Gypsum Ck.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.