US Bridges

W 61st Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 61STN 0.6 E of 199THW · Structure no. 000870795606040

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 61st Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W 61st Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW 61st Local Rd.
CrossesCowskin Creek
Location61STN 0.6 E of 199THW
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79372, -97.56206
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 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
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 W 61st Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 61st 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does W 61st Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W 61st Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W 61st Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.