US Bridges

111th S. over Cowskin Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 111THS 0.8 E of Broadway · Structure no. 000870821806460

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

111th S. over Cowskin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 111th S. over Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries111th S.
CrossesCowskin Creek
Location111THS 0.8 E of Broadway
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.49154, -97.31959
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 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 traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic40 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 111th S. over Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 111th S. over Cowskin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 111th S. over Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 111th S. over Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.