US Bridges

Ponderosa over Trib to Cowskin CR

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Ponderosa and Covington · Structure no. 5304008700CCT10

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ponderosa over Trib to Cowskin CR is a concrete culvert carrying Ponderosa over Trib to Cowskin CR in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPonderosa
CrossesTrib to Cowskin CR
LocationPonderosa and Covington
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70651, -97.47607
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2006)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ponderosa over Trib to Cowskin CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ponderosa over Trib to Cowskin CR 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 Ponderosa over Trib to Cowskin CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ponderosa over Trib to Cowskin CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Ponderosa over Trib to Cowskin CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.