US Bridges

Davis Rd. 49 over Mid. Br. Wakarusa River

FairPosted for load

Shawnee County, Kansas · 5.0W 0.7S of Auburn · Structure no. 000890973004521

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Rd. 49 over Mid. Br. Wakarusa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Davis Rd. 49 over Mid. Br. Wakarusa River in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDavis Rd. 49
CrossesMid. Br. Wakarusa River
Location5.0W 0.7S of Auburn
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.8976, -95.90943
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.9 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2024)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollToll bridge
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 Davis Rd. 49 over Mid. Br. Wakarusa River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Rd. 49 over Mid. Br. 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 Davis Rd. 49 over Mid. Br. Wakarusa River carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Davis Rd. 49 over Mid. Br. Wakarusa River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Rd. 49 over Mid. Br. Wakarusa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.