US Bridges

SW 101st 41 over Tr. Wakarusa R.

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 5.9E & 1.5S of Auburn · Structure no. 000890971204540

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 101st 41 over Tr. Wakarusa R. is a concrete culvert carrying SW 101st 41 over Tr. Wakarusa R. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 101st 41
CrossesTr. Wakarusa R.
Location5.9E & 1.5S of Auburn
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88455, -95.92582
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SW 101st 41 over Tr. Wakarusa R. built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 101st 41 over Tr. 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 SW 101st 41 over Tr. Wakarusa R. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is SW 101st 41 over Tr. Wakarusa R.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns SW 101st 41 over Tr. Wakarusa R.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.