US Bridges

Rs 602 103rd over Cowskin Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 103RDS 0.4 E of Broadway · Structure no. 000000000871420

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 602 103rd over Cowskin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 602 103rd over Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 602 103rd
CrossesCowskin Creek
Location103RDS 0.4 E of Broadway
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50631, -97.32597
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 602 103rd over Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 602 103rd 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 602 103rd over Cowskin Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 602 103rd over Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 602 103rd over Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.