US81 HWY over Cowskin Creek
GoodSedgwick County, Kansas · 3.08 MI N Sumner CO LN · Structure no. 999908100874701
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,644
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US81 HWY over Cowskin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US81 HWY over Cowskin Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5,644 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,758 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US81 HWY over Cowskin Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is US81 HWY 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 US81 HWY over Cowskin Creek carry?
About 5,644 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US81 HWY over Cowskin Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US81 HWY over Cowskin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.