US Bridges

Local 11.8N-14.0E over Wakarusa River

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 1.0S of Lawrence · Structure no. 000231045004501

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
279 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
961
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 11.8N-14.0E over Wakarusa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 11.8N-14.0E over Wakarusa River in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 49 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 961 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2044. The structure is 279 ft (85.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 11.8N-14.0E
CrossesWakarusa River
Location1.0S of Lawrence
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91185, -95.24185
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.4 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length279 ft (85.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic961 (2023)
Projected traffic1,100 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 11.8N-14.0E over Wakarusa River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Local 11.8N-14.0E 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 Local 11.8N-14.0E over Wakarusa River carry?

About 961 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Local 11.8N-14.0E over Wakarusa River?

The structure is 279 ft (85.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Local 11.8N-14.0E over Wakarusa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.