87th over Cowskin Creek
PoorPosted for loadSedgwick County, Kansas · 87THS 0.6 E of Seneca · Structure no. 000870819606400
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 512
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
87th over Cowskin Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 87th over Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 512 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 87th over Cowskin Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is 87th over Cowskin Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does 87th over Cowskin Creek carry?
About 512 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 87th over Cowskin Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 87th over Cowskin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.