US Bridges

Rs 207 273 over Trib. to Wakarusa River

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 9.5S 9.7E of Topeka · Structure no. 000000000890080

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 207 273 over Trib. to Wakarusa River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 207 273 over Trib. to Wakarusa River in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRs 207 273
CrossesTrib. to Wakarusa River
Location9.5S 9.7E of Topeka
RouteCounty Highway 207
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90588, -95.50639
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Rs 207 273 over Trib. to Wakarusa River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 207 273 over Trib. to Wakarusa River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 207 273 over Trib. to Wakarusa River carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 207 273 over Trib. to Wakarusa River?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 207 273 over Trib. to Wakarusa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.