US Bridges

37th Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 37THN 0.3 E of 135THW · Structure no. 000870803306100

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

37th Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 37th Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries37th Local Rd.
CrossesCowskin Creek
Location37THN 0.3 E of 135THW
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75118, -97.49433
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating72.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 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 37th Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 37th 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 37th Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 37th Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 37th Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.