US Bridges

SW 77th St. 61 over Mid. Br. Wakarusa River

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.5N 3.9W of Auburn · Structure no. 000890975004480

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 77th St. 61 over Mid. Br. Wakarusa River is a concrete culvert carrying SW 77th St. 61 over Mid. Br. Wakarusa River in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 77th St. 61
CrossesMid. Br. Wakarusa River
Location1.5N 3.9W of Auburn
RouteCounty Highway 1449
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.9284, -95.89158
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 77th St. 61 over Mid. Br. Wakarusa River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 77th St. 61 over Mid. Br. Wakarusa River 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 77th St. 61 over Mid. Br. Wakarusa River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is SW 77th St. 61 over Mid. Br. Wakarusa River?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns SW 77th St. 61 over Mid. Br. Wakarusa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.