US Bridges

61 ST N Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 61STN 0.1 E of 199THW · Structure no. 000870795106040

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

61 ST N Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 61 ST N Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries61 ST N Local Rd.
CrossesCowskin Creek
Location61STN 0.1 E of 199THW
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79363, -97.57074
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2022)
Projected traffic94 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 61 ST N Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 61 ST N Local Rd. over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 61 ST N Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 61 ST N Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 61 ST N Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.