US Bridges

Westfield over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Westfield at Rolling Hill · Structure no. 530400870CCWR10

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westfield over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR is a concrete culvert carrying Westfield over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWestfield
CrossesWestlink Trib Cowskin CR
LocationWestfield at Rolling Hill
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68688, -97.45054
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2006)
Projected traffic450 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Westfield over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westfield over Westlink Trib 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Westfield over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Westfield over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Westfield over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.