US Bridges

13th Street North over Middle Branch Gypsum CR

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 13th St. E. of Rock Rd. · Structure no. 530400870WBGC10

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,800
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th Street North over Middle Branch Gypsum CR is a concrete culvert carrying 13th Street North over Middle Branch Gypsum CR in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries13th Street North
CrossesMiddle Branch Gypsum CR
Location13th St. E. of Rock Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.7084, -97.23897
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2006)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 13th Street North over Middle Branch Gypsum CR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th Street North over Middle 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 13th Street North over Middle Branch Gypsum CR carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 13th Street North over Middle Branch Gypsum CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns 13th Street North over Middle Branch Gypsum CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.