US Bridges

Rs 1805 53rd over Cowskin Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 53RDN 0.4 E of 183RDW · Structure no. 000000000871760

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,553
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1805 53rd over Cowskin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1805 53rd over Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,553 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,115 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1805 53rd
CrossesCowskin Creek
Location53RDN 0.4 E of 183RDW
RouteCounty Highway 1805
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.77918, -97.54762
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,553 (2022)
Projected traffic3,115 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 over Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1805 53rd 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 July 2023.

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

About 2,553 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1805 53rd over Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1805 53rd over Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.