US Bridges

US54 / US400 HWY over Gypsum Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.08 MI E Eastern ST · Structure no. 999905400877061

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54 / US400 HWY over Gypsum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US54 / US400 HWY over Gypsum Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 25,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,938 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 476 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS54 / US400 HWY
CrossesGypsum Creek
Location0.08 MI E Eastern ST
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67917, -97.235
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width476 ft (145.1 m)
Roadway width145 ft (44.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,700 (2023)
Projected traffic33,938 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US54 / US400 HWY over Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US54 / US400 HWY 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US54 / US400 HWY over Gypsum Creek carry?

About 25,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US54 / US400 HWY over Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 476 ft wide.

Who owns US54 / US400 HWY over Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.