US Bridges

W 117th ST 115 over S. Branch Wakarusa Creek

GoodPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 6.7N 5.1W of Burlingame · Structure no. 000700969904580

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 117th ST 115 over S. Branch Wakarusa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W 117th ST 115 over S. Branch Wakarusa Creek in Osage 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW 117th ST 115
CrossesS. Branch Wakarusa Creek
Location6.7N 5.1W of Burlingame
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.85546, -95.93131
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic48 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 W 117th ST 115 over S. Branch Wakarusa Creek built?

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

What condition is W 117th ST 115 over S. Branch Wakarusa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does W 117th ST 115 over S. Branch Wakarusa Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is W 117th ST 115 over S. Branch Wakarusa Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W 117th ST 115 over S. Branch Wakarusa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.