US Bridges

W 29th Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 29THN 0.5 E of 135THW · Structure no. 000870803506120

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,697
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 29th Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W 29th Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,697 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,511 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 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 29th Local Rd.
CrossesCowskin Creek
Location29THN 0.5 E of 135THW
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73673, -97.48972
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 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 traffic3,697 (2022)
Projected traffic4,511 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 W 29th Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 29th 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 29th Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek carry?

About 3,697 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W 29th Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W 29th Local Rd. over Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.