US Bridges

Delano over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Delano at Westlink · Structure no. 530400870CCWR40

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delano over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR is a concrete culvert carrying Delano over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesDelano
CrossesWestlink Trib Cowskin CR
LocationDelano at Westlink
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69635, -97.45146
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2006)
Projected traffic735 by 2039
Trucks1%
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 Delano over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Delano 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 August 2023.

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

About 525 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Delano over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Delano over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.