US Bridges

Macarthur (rs 362) over Cowskin Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.5E 1.0S K-42 Highway · Structure no. 000000000871090

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,577
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macarthur (rs 362) over Cowskin Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Macarthur (rs 362) over Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,577 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,805 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMacarthur (rs 362)
CrossesCowskin Creek
Location1.5E 1.0S K-42 Highway
RouteCounty Highway 362
StateKansas
Coordinates37.62218, -97.42511
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,577 (2022)
Projected traffic6,805 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 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 Macarthur (rs 362) over Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macarthur (rs 362) over Cowskin 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Macarthur (rs 362) over Cowskin Creek carry?

About 5,577 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Macarthur (rs 362) over Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Macarthur (rs 362) over Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.