US Bridges

Rs 207 over Washington Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 1.0S 1.7W of Lawrence · Structure no. 000000000230020

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,606
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 207 over Washington Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 207 over Washington Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,606 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2044. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 207
CrossesWashington Creek
Location1.0S 1.7W of Lawrence
RouteCounty Highway 207
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91345, -95.29363
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,606 (2023)
Projected traffic3,000 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 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 Rs 207 over Washington Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 207 over Washington 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 207 over Washington Creek carry?

About 2,606 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rs 207 over Washington Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 207 over Washington Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.