US Bridges

183rd Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 183RDW 0.2 N of 37THN · Structure no. 000870797006088

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

183rd Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 183rd Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries183rd Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Cowskin Creek
Location183RDW 0.2 N of 37THN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75309, -97.55414
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 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 traffic40 (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 183rd Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 183rd Local Rd. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 183rd Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 183rd Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 183rd Local Rd. over Trib. to Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.