US Bridges

Rs 619 80 over W. Branch Wakarusa River

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 2.5W of Auburn · Structure no. 000000000890290

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,525
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 619 80 over W. Branch Wakarusa River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 619 80 over W. Branch Wakarusa River in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,750 by 2040. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 619 80
CrossesW. Branch Wakarusa River
Location2.5W of Auburn
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90604, -95.86071
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed1.9 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 Rs 619 80 over W. Branch Wakarusa River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 619 80 over W. Branch 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 80 over W. Branch Wakarusa River carry?

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

How long is Rs 619 80 over W. Branch Wakarusa River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 619 80 over W. Branch Wakarusa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.