US Bridges

Local Road 45th N over Trib. to Cowskin Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 45th N 0.7 E of 231st W · Structure no. 000870791606080

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road 45th N over Trib. to Cowskin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Road 45th N over Trib. to Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road 45th N
CrossesTrib. to Cowskin Creek
Location45th N 0.7 E of 231st W
RouteCounty Highway 2601
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.76428, -97.59486
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Road 45th N over Trib. to Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road 45th N 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 Local Road 45th N over Trib. to Cowskin Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local Road 45th N over Trib. to Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road 45th N over Trib. to Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.