US-59 HWY SB over Wakarusa River
FairDouglas County, Kansas · 8.97 MI N US56 · Structure no. 999905900230651
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 223 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,044
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-59 HWY SB over Wakarusa River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US-59 HWY SB over Wakarusa River 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 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-59 HWY SB over Wakarusa River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-59 HWY SB 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US-59 HWY SB over Wakarusa River carry?
About 6,044 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US-59 HWY SB over Wakarusa River?
The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US-59 HWY SB over Wakarusa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.