US Bridges

Local 12.41N-11.5E over Wakarusa River

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · 0.5S 0.5W of Lawrence · Structure no. 000231039504486

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
189
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 12.41N-11.5E over Wakarusa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 12.41N-11.5E over Wakarusa River in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 189 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2044. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 12.41N-11.5E
CrossesWakarusa River
Location0.5S 0.5W of Lawrence
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92031, -95.28855
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 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 traffic189 (2023)
Projected traffic220 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 Local 12.41N-11.5E over Wakarusa River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 12.41N-11.5E 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 Local 12.41N-11.5E over Wakarusa River carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local 12.41N-11.5E over Wakarusa River?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 12.41N-11.5E over Wakarusa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.