US Bridges

Rs 211 over Wakarusa River

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · 1.1S of Lawrence · Structure no. 000000000230130

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
307 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,797
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 211 over Wakarusa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 211 over Wakarusa River in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 2,797 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,080 by 2044. The structure is 307 ft (93.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 211
CrossesWakarusa River
Location1.1S of Lawrence
RouteCounty Highway 211
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.9109, -95.22369
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length307 ft (93.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,797 (2023)
Projected traffic3,080 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 211 over Wakarusa River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 211 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 211 over Wakarusa River carry?

About 2,797 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rs 211 over Wakarusa River?

The structure is 307 ft (93.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 211 over Wakarusa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.