US Bridges

Maple Street over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Maple at Seville · Structure no. 530400870CCWR45

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Street over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Maple Street over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 77 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.

It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,200 by 2039. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMaple Street
CrossesWestlink Trib Cowskin CR
LocationMaple at Seville
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67941, -97.45615
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2006)
Projected traffic18,200 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Maple Street over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Maple Street 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 Maple Street over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Maple Street over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Street over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.