US Bridges

13th St. N over Cowskin Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 13th W. of 119th St. W · Structure no. 530400870CSCR10

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th St. N over Cowskin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 13th St. N over Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2039. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries13th St. N
CrossesCowskin Creek
Location13th W. of 119th St. W
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70824, -97.4854
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 rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2006)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 13th St. N over Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th St. N over Cowskin Creek 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 13th St. N over Cowskin Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 13th St. N over Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns 13th St. N over Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.