US Bridges

61st N Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek

PoorPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 61STN 0.04 E of 247THW · Structure no. 000870789006040

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
507
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

61st N Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 61st N Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 507 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 619 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries61st N Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Cowskin Creek
Location61STN 0.04 E of 247THW
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79331, -97.62551
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic507 (2022)
Projected traffic619 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 61st N Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 61st N Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does 61st N Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek carry?

About 507 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 61st N Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 61st N Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.