US Bridges

Rs 619 96 over N. Branch Wakarusa River

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.7W of Auburn · Structure no. 000000000890300

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,525
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 619 96 over N. Branch Wakarusa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 619 96 over N. Branch Wakarusa River in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 72 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 1,525 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,004 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRs 619 96
CrossesN. Branch Wakarusa River
Location0.7W of Auburn
RouteCounty Highway 619
StateKansas
Coordinates38.9058, -95.82994
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,525 (2020)
Projected traffic2,004 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 96 over N. Branch Wakarusa River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Rs 619 96 over N. Branch 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 619 96 over N. Branch Wakarusa River carry?

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

How long is Rs 619 96 over N. Branch Wakarusa River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 619 96 over N. Branch Wakarusa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.