US Bridges

119th Street West over Cowskin Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 119th ST W .5 M N Central · Structure no. 530400878056201

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,840
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

119th Street West over Cowskin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 119th Street West over Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 115 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 7,840 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2039. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries119th Street West
CrossesCowskin Creek
Location119th ST W .5 M N Central
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70146, -97.48071
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 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 traffic7,840 (2006)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 119th Street West over Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is 119th Street West 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 119th Street West over Cowskin Creek carry?

About 7,840 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 119th Street West over Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns 119th Street West over Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.