US Bridges

47th over Cowskin Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 47THS 0.8 E of 71STW · Structure no. 000870811806300

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
293 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
166
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

47th over Cowskin Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 47th 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2044. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries47th
CrossesCowskin Creek
Location47THS 0.8 E of 71STW
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60775, -97.41056
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 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 traffic166 (2022)
Projected traffic203 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 47th over Cowskin Creek built?

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

What condition is 47th 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 47th over Cowskin Creek carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 47th over Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 47th over Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.