US Bridges

K-10 HWY Eastbound over Wakarusa Riv & Loc RD

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · 7.05 MI E of US-59 JCT · Structure no. 999901000230711

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
432 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-10 HWY Eastbound over Wakarusa Riv & Loc RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-10 HWY Eastbound over Wakarusa Riv & Loc RD 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 15,150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,405 by 2044. The structure is 432 ft (131.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK-10 HWY Eastbound
CrossesWakarusa Riv & Loc RD
Location7.05 MI E of US-59 JCT
RouteState Highway 10
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.93361, -95.13222
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length432 ft (131.8 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,150 (2023)
Projected traffic20,405 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-10 HWY Eastbound over Wakarusa Riv & Loc RD built?

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

What condition is K-10 HWY Eastbound over Wakarusa Riv & Loc RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does K-10 HWY Eastbound over Wakarusa Riv & Loc RD carry?

About 15,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is K-10 HWY Eastbound over Wakarusa Riv & Loc RD?

The structure is 432 ft (131.8 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K-10 HWY Eastbound over Wakarusa Riv & Loc RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.