US Bridges

Rs 1374 over Wakarusa River

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 1.0S 2.0W of Eudora · Structure no. 000000000230440

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
418 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,108
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1374 over Wakarusa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1374 over Wakarusa River in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,108 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2044. The structure is 418 ft (127.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1374
CrossesWakarusa River
Location1.0S 2.0W of Eudora
RouteCounty Highway 1374
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92788, -95.14874
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length418 ft (127.3 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 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 traffic2,108 (2023)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1374 over Wakarusa River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1374 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 1374 over Wakarusa River carry?

About 2,108 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1374 over Wakarusa River?

The structure is 418 ft (127.3 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1374 over Wakarusa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.