US Bridges

Central over Cowskin Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Central at Karren · Structure no. 430400876400005

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central over Cowskin Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Central over Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2039. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral
CrossesCowskin Creek
LocationCentral at Karren
RouteCity Street 6400
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69368, -97.4667
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2006)
Projected traffic10,000 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 Central over Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Central over Cowskin Creek carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Central over Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Central over Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.