US Bridges

N 199th Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 199THW 0.9 N of 45THN · Structure no. 000870795006061

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 199th Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N 199th Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN 199th Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Cowskin Creek
Location199THW 0.9 N of 45THN
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.77711, -97.57261
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic50 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N 199th Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 199th 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does N 199th Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is N 199th Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns N 199th Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.