US Bridges

Wabaunsee V.5-20.5 over Trib. S Fk. Pottawatomie

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · 0.5 N or WABAUNSEE-2000 · Structure no. 000000000020048

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wabaunsee V.5-20.5 over Trib. S Fk. Pottawatomie is a concrete slab carrying Wabaunsee V.5-20.5 over Trib. S Fk. Pottawatomie in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWabaunsee V.5-20.5
CrossesTrib. S Fk. Pottawatomie
Location0.5 N or WABAUNSEE-2000
RouteCounty Highway 2100
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.32413, -95.12059
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2014)
Projected traffic180 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wabaunsee V.5-20.5 over Trib. S Fk. Pottawatomie built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wabaunsee V.5-20.5 over Trib. S Fk. Pottawatomie 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.5-20.5 over Trib. S Fk. Pottawatomie carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wabaunsee V.5-20.5 over Trib. S Fk. Pottawatomie?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Wabaunsee V.5-20.5 over Trib. S Fk. Pottawatomie?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.