US Bridges

Rs 607 21st over Cowskin Creek

FairPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 21STN 0.5 E of 135THW · Structure no. 000000000870880

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,607
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 607 21st over Cowskin Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 607 21st over Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,607 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,943 by 2044. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 607 21st
CrossesCowskin Creek
Location21STN 0.5 E of 135THW
RouteCounty Highway 607
StateKansas
Coordinates37.72223, -97.49227
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,607 (2022)
Projected traffic12,943 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$650,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 607 21st over Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Rs 607 21st over Cowskin 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 607 21st over Cowskin Creek carry?

About 10,607 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 607 21st over Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 607 21st over Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.