US Bridges

Rs 619 42 over Trib. to Wakarusa River

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 5.8W of Auburn · Structure no. 000000000890280

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,525
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 619 42 over Trib. to Wakarusa River is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 619 42 over Trib. to Wakarusa River in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,525 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 619 42
CrossesTrib. to Wakarusa River
Location5.8W of Auburn
RouteCounty Highway 619
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90633, -95.92363
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,525 (2020)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 619 42 over Trib. to Wakarusa River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 619 42 over Trib. to 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 619 42 over Trib. to Wakarusa River carry?

About 1,525 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 619 42 over Trib. to Wakarusa River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 619 42 over Trib. to Wakarusa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.