US Bridges

Rs 2077 250-A over Wakarusa River

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.1S 12.0E of Auburn · Structure no. 000000000890640

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2077 250-A over Wakarusa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 2077 250-A over Wakarusa River in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 405 vehicles a day, projected to reach 650 by 2040. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 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 2077 250-A
CrossesWakarusa River
Location1.1S 12.0E of Auburn
RouteCounty Highway 2077
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.89183, -95.5946
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 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 traffic405 (2020)
Projected traffic650 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 2077 250-A over Wakarusa River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2077 250-A over 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 2077 250-A over Wakarusa River carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rs 2077 250-A over Wakarusa River?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2077 250-A over Wakarusa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.