US Bridges

US-54 Highway WB over Cowskin Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · .2 MI E Maize Road · Structure no. 999905400874941

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
347 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-54 Highway WB over Cowskin Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-54 Highway WB over Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 18,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,580 by 2044. The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-54 Highway WB
CrossesCowskin Creek
Location.2 MI E Maize Road
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66583, -97.45778
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length347 ft (105.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,250 (2023)
Projected traffic24,580 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-54 Highway WB over Cowskin Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-54 Highway 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US-54 Highway WB over Cowskin Creek carry?

About 18,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-54 Highway WB over Cowskin Creek?

The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US-54 Highway WB over Cowskin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.