US Bridges

Local 9.0N-21.38E over Trib. to Wakarusa River

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Kansas · 4.0S of Eudora · Structure no. 000231059404560

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 9.0N-21.38E over Trib. to Wakarusa River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 9.0N-21.38E over Trib. to Wakarusa River in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 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 9.0N-21.38E
CrossesTrib. to Wakarusa River
Location4.0S of Eudora
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86965, -95.10421
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 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 traffic130 (2021)
Projected traffic150 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 9.0N-21.38E over Trib. to Wakarusa River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 9.0N-21.38E 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 9.0N-21.38E over Trib. to Wakarusa River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Local 9.0N-21.38E over Trib. to Wakarusa River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 9.0N-21.38E over Trib. to Wakarusa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.