US Bridges

111th S over Trib. to Cowskin Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 111THS 0.4 E of Seneca · Structure no. 000870819406460

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

111th S over Trib. to Cowskin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 111th S over Trib. to Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries111th S
CrossesTrib. to Cowskin Creek
Location111THS 0.4 E of Seneca
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.49155, -97.34391
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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 traffic35 (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 111th S over Trib. to Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 111th S over Trib. to 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 111th S over Trib. to Cowskin Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 111th S over Trib. to Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 111th S over Trib. to Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.