Wabaunsee V.5-4.1 over Little Osage River
FairPosted for loadAnderson County, Kansas · 1.5E 0.1N of Kincaid · Structure no. 000000000020020
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wabaunsee V.5-4.1 over Little Osage River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wabaunsee V.5-4.1 over Little Osage River in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wabaunsee V.5-4.1 over Little Osage River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wabaunsee V.5-4.1 over Little Osage River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Wabaunsee V.5-4.1 over Little Osage River carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Wabaunsee V.5-4.1 over Little Osage River?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Wabaunsee V.5-4.1 over Little Osage River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.