Eastern over Gypsum Creek
GoodSedgwick County, Kansas · Eastern at Orme · Structure no. 530400870GC1020
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eastern over Gypsum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Eastern over Gypsum Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eastern over Gypsum Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Eastern 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 Eastern over Gypsum Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Eastern over Gypsum Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Eastern over Gypsum Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.