US Bridges

Sterling Road over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Sterling Rd. at Baytree · Structure no. 53040087000SF01

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sterling Road over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR is a concrete culvert carrying Sterling Road over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSterling Road
CrossesWestlink Trib Cowskin CR
LocationSterling Rd. at Baytree
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.72848, -97.44572
Functional classUrban Local

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2006)
Projected traffic450 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sterling Road over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sterling Road 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 Sterling Road over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sterling Road over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Sterling Road over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.