US Bridges

Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek

FairPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 61STN 0.8 E of 247THW · Structure no. 000870789806040

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
507
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 507 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 619 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Cowskin Creek
Location61STN 0.8 E of 247THW
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79326, -97.61083
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$650,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.