US Bridges

Local 11.7N-17.5E over Wakarusa River

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · SE Outskirts of Lawrence · Structure no. 000231051504503

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
262
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 11.7N-17.5E over Wakarusa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 11.7N-17.5E over Wakarusa River in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 262 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 11.7N-17.5E
CrossesWakarusa River
LocationSE Outskirts of Lawrence
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91, -95.17691
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length228 ft (69.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 11.7N-17.5E over Wakarusa River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 11.7N-17.5E 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 11.7N-17.5E over Wakarusa River carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local 11.7N-17.5E over Wakarusa River?

The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Local 11.7N-17.5E over Wakarusa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.