US Bridges

263rd Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 263RDW 0.6 N of 61STN · Structure no. 000870787006024

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

263rd Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 263rd Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries263rd Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Cowskin Creek
Location263RDW 0.6 N of 61STN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.80194, -97.64478
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 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 263rd Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 263rd Local Rd. over Trib. to 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 263rd Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 263rd Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 263rd Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.