US Bridges

Rs 213 over Wakarusa Arm Clinton L.

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 0.5S 2.5W of Clinton · Structure no. 000000000230200

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
464 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
707
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 213 over Wakarusa Arm Clinton L. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 213 over Wakarusa Arm Clinton L. in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 50 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 707 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 778 by 2044. The structure is 464 ft (141.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 213
CrossesWakarusa Arm Clinton L.
Location0.5S 2.5W of Clinton
RouteCounty Highway 213
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.89761, -95.4377
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length464 ft (141.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic707 (2023)
Projected traffic778 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 213 over Wakarusa Arm Clinton L. built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rs 213 over Wakarusa Arm Clinton L. 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 213 over Wakarusa Arm Clinton L. carry?

About 707 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 213 over Wakarusa Arm Clinton L.?

The structure is 464 ft (141.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 213 over Wakarusa Arm Clinton L.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.