US Bridges

Maize Road over Cowskin Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Maize Rd. at 2nd. St. · Structure no. 430400876025020

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maize Road over Cowskin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Maize Road over Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 85 years old, older 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2039. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMaize Road
CrossesCowskin Creek
LocationMaize Rd. at 2nd. St.
RouteCity Street 6025
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68623, -97.46265
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2006)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Maize Road over Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Maize Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Maize Road over Cowskin Creek carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Maize Road over Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Maize Road over Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.