US Bridges

Local 11.0N-12.4E over Trib. to Wakarusa River

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 1.5S 0.6W of Lawrence · Structure no. 000231041404521

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
791
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 11.0N-12.4E over Trib. to Wakarusa River is a concrete culvert carrying Local 11.0N-12.4E over Trib. to 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 791 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal 11.0N-12.4E
CrossesTrib. to Wakarusa River
Location1.5S 0.6W of Lawrence
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.899, -95.27183
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic791 (2023)
Projected traffic870 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 11.0N-12.4E over Trib. to Wakarusa River built?

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

What condition is Local 11.0N-12.4E over Trib. to 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 Local 11.0N-12.4E over Trib. to Wakarusa River carry?

About 791 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Local 11.0N-12.4E over Trib. to Wakarusa River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Local 11.0N-12.4E over Trib. to Wakarusa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.