US Bridges

45th N Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek

FairPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 45THN 0.6 E of 247THW · Structure no. 000870789606080

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

45th N Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 45th N Local Rd. over 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries45th N Local Rd.
CrossesCowskin Creek
Location45THN 0.6 E of 247THW
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.76413, -97.61572
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic60 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 45th N Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek built?

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

What condition is 45th N Local Rd. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 45th N Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 45th N Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 45th N Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.