US Bridges

Local 9.33N-13.02E over Wakarusa River Drg

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · 6.46 Mi. N US56 · Structure no. 999905900230621

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
882
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 9.33N-13.02E over Wakarusa River Drg is a concrete culvert carrying Local 9.33N-13.02E over Wakarusa River Drg in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 882 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 9.33N-13.02E
CrossesWakarusa River Drg
Location6.46 Mi. N US56
RouteCounty Highway 2303
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87479, -95.26002
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic882 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$550,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 9.33N-13.02E over Wakarusa River Drg built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 9.33N-13.02E over Wakarusa River Drg 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 9.33N-13.02E over Wakarusa River Drg carry?

About 882 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local 9.33N-13.02E over Wakarusa River Drg?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Local 9.33N-13.02E over Wakarusa River Drg?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.