US Bridges

Local 11.0N-13.3E over Trib. to Wakarusa River

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · 2.0S of Lawrence · Structure no. 000231043304520

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
836
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 11.0N-13.3E over Trib. to Wakarusa River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 11.0N-13.3E over Trib. to Wakarusa River in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 6 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 836 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 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 11.0N-13.3E
CrossesTrib. to Wakarusa River
Location2.0S of Lawrence
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.89906, -95.25503
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 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 traffic836 (2023)
Projected traffic920 by 2044
Trucks2%
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-13.3E over Trib. to Wakarusa River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 11.0N-13.3E over Trib. to 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 11.0N-13.3E over Trib. to Wakarusa River carry?

About 836 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Local 11.0N-13.3E over Trib. to Wakarusa River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 11.0N-13.3E over Trib. to Wakarusa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.