US Bridges

21st Street North over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 21st St. N. at Keith · Structure no. 430400876500060

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,500
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

21st Street North over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR is a concrete culvert carrying 21st Street North over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,500 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries21st Street North
CrossesWestlink Trib Cowskin CR
Location21st St. N. at Keith
RouteCity Street 6500
StateKansas
Coordinates37.7229, -97.45232
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,500 (2006)
Projected traffic42,500 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 21st Street North over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 21st Street North over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR 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 21st Street North over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR carry?

About 28,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 21st Street North over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns 21st Street North over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.