K-42 HWY WB over Cowskin Creek
GoodSedgwick County, Kansas · 2.27 MI SW I235 · Structure no. 999904200873581
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 280 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-42 HWY WB over Cowskin Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-42 HWY WB over Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 9,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,996 by 2044. The structure is 280 ft (85.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-42 HWY WB over Cowskin Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-42 HWY WB 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does K-42 HWY WB over Cowskin Creek carry?
About 9,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is K-42 HWY WB over Cowskin Creek?
The structure is 280 ft (85.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns K-42 HWY WB over Cowskin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.