US Bridges

Crawford Rd. 38 over Wakarusa River

FairPosted for load

Shawnee County, Kansas · 6.0W 0.2S of Auburn · Structure no. 000890971004508

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crawford Rd. 38 over Wakarusa River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Crawford Rd. 38 over Wakarusa River in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCrawford Rd. 38
CrossesWakarusa River
Location6.0W 0.2S of Auburn
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90097, -95.92821
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.1 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic90 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crawford Rd. 38 over Wakarusa River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crawford Rd. 38 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 Crawford Rd. 38 over Wakarusa River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Crawford Rd. 38 over Wakarusa River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Crawford Rd. 38 over Wakarusa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.