US Bridges

Rs 1540 over Trib. of Wakarusa R.

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.54N Osage Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000890525

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1540 over Trib. of Wakarusa R. is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1540 over Trib. of Wakarusa R. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 401 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1540
CrossesTrib. of Wakarusa R.
Location0.54N Osage Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 1540
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87588, -95.76259
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2020)
Projected traffic401 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 1540 over Trib. of Wakarusa R. built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1540 over Trib. of Wakarusa R. 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 1540 over Trib. of Wakarusa R. carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1540 over Trib. of Wakarusa R.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Rs 1540 over Trib. of Wakarusa R.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.