US Bridges

NB K15 to I135 Rmp over Gypsum Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.18 Mi. N. I-35(KTA) · Structure no. 999913500870111

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,009
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB K15 to I135 Rmp over Gypsum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NB K15 to I135 Rmp over Gypsum Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,009 vehicles a day. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNB K15 to I135 Rmp
CrossesGypsum Creek
Location1.18 Mi. N. I-35(KTA)
RouteState Highway 15
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.63972, -97.30667
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,009 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 NB K15 to I135 Rmp over Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB K15 to I135 Rmp over Gypsum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does NB K15 to I135 Rmp over Gypsum Creek carry?

About 13,009 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is NB K15 to I135 Rmp over Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns NB K15 to I135 Rmp over Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.