US Bridges

95th over Trib. to Cowskin Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 95THS 0.6 E of Hydraulic · Structure no. 000870823606420

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,689
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

95th over Trib. to Cowskin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 95th over Trib. to Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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 5 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 1,689 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,061 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries95th
CrossesTrib. to Cowskin Creek
Location95THS 0.6 E of Hydraulic
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.52064, -97.30483
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 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 traffic1,689 (2022)
Projected traffic2,061 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 95th over Trib. to Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is 95th 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 95th over Trib. to Cowskin Creek carry?

About 1,689 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 95th over Trib. to Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 95th over Trib. to Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.