US Bridges

17th Street North over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 17th at Amarado · Structure no. 530400870CCWR80

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

17th Street North over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR is a concrete culvert carrying 17th Street North over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries17th Street North
CrossesWestlink Trib Cowskin CR
Location17th at Amarado
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.71564, -97.45381
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2006)
Projected traffic790 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 17th Street North over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17th Street North 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 17th Street North over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR carry?

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

How long is 17th Street North over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 17th Street North over Westlink Trib Cowskin CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.