US Bridges

Rs 619 065 over Trib. of Wakarusa R.

FairPosted for load

Shawnee County, Kansas · 3.6W of Auburn · Structure no. 000000000890285

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,525
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 619 065 over Trib. of Wakarusa R. is a concrete slab carrying Rs 619 065 over Trib. of Wakarusa R. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,525 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 619 065
CrossesTrib. of Wakarusa R.
Location3.6W of Auburn
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90636, -95.88357
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,525 (2020)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 619 065 over Trib. of Wakarusa R. built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 619 065 over Trib. of Wakarusa R. 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 619 065 over Trib. of Wakarusa R. carry?

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

How long is Rs 619 065 over Trib. of Wakarusa R.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 619 065 over Trib. of Wakarusa R.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.