US Bridges

Rs 1805 53rd N over Cowskin Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 53RDN 0.6 E of 247THW · Structure no. 000000000871751

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1805 53rd N over Cowskin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1805 53rd N over Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,125 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,985 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRs 1805 53rd N
CrossesCowskin Creek
Location53RDN 0.6 E of 247THW
RouteCounty Highway 1805
StateKansas
Coordinates37.77873, -97.61589
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,125 (2022)
Projected traffic2,985 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rs 1805 53rd N over Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1805 53rd N 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1805 53rd N over Cowskin Creek carry?

About 2,125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1805 53rd N over Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1805 53rd N over Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.