US Bridges

Maple Street over Cowskin Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Maple at Wagon Wheel · Structure no. 530400876201354

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Street over Cowskin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Maple Street over Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,200 by 2039. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMaple Street
CrossesCowskin Creek
LocationMaple at Wagon Wheel
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67937, -97.45771
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Street over Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Street 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 Maple Street over Cowskin Creek carry?

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

How long is Maple Street over Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Street over Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.