US Bridges

Tyler Road over Cowskin Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Tyler Road at Yosemite · Structure no. 430400876075010

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
273 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tyler Road over Cowskin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tyler Road over Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2039. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTyler Road
CrossesCowskin Creek
LocationTyler Road at Yosemite
RouteCity Street 6075
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64167, -97.44583
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2006)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Tyler Road over Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tyler Road over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Tyler Road over Cowskin Creek carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tyler Road over Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Tyler Road over Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.