US Bridges

Rs 209 over Wakarusa River

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · N. Side of Eudora · Structure no. 000000000230080

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,180
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 209 over Wakarusa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 209 over Wakarusa River in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 69 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2044. The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 209
CrossesWakarusa River
LocationN. Side of Eudora
RouteCounty Highway 209
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95054, -95.09888
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,180 (2023)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 209 over Wakarusa River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Rs 209 over Wakarusa 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 209 over Wakarusa River carry?

About 3,180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 209 over Wakarusa River?

The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 209 over Wakarusa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.