US Bridges

Rolling Hills over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR

GoodPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Rolling Hills at Wood LN · Structure no. 530400870CCWR20

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rolling Hills over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR is a concrete culvert carrying Rolling Hills over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRolling Hills
CrossesWestlink Trib Cowskin CR
LocationRolling Hills at Wood LN
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68787, -97.44526
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating28.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic840 (2006)
Projected traffic945 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rolling Hills over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rolling Hills 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 Rolling Hills over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rolling Hills over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rolling Hills over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.