US Bridges

Rs 2102 over Wakarusa River

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · W. Edge of Eudora · Structure no. 000000000230410

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
491 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,084
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2102 over Wakarusa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 2102 over Wakarusa River in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,084 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2044. The structure is 491 ft (149.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 2102
CrossesWakarusa River
LocationW. Edge of Eudora
RouteCounty Highway 2101
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94232, -95.11317
Functional classUrban 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 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length491 ft (149.6 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,084 (2023)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 2102 over Wakarusa River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2102 over Wakarusa River 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 2102 over Wakarusa River carry?

About 4,084 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2102 over Wakarusa River?

The structure is 491 ft (149.6 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2102 over Wakarusa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.