US Bridges

US-59 HWY NB over S Overflow Waka Riv

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · 8.64 MI N US 56 · Structure no. 999905900230641

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,044
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-59 HWY NB over S Overflow Waka Riv is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-59 HWY NB over S Overflow Waka Riv in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 6,044 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,375 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-59 HWY NB
CrossesS Overflow Waka Riv
Location8.64 MI N US 56
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90778, -95.26028
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,044 (2023)
Projected traffic7,375 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 US-59 HWY NB over S Overflow Waka Riv built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-59 HWY NB over S Overflow Waka Riv 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US-59 HWY NB over S Overflow Waka Riv carry?

About 6,044 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-59 HWY NB over S Overflow Waka Riv?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US-59 HWY NB over S Overflow Waka Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.