US Bridges

S.W. 101st. St. 63 over Trib. to Wakarusa River

GoodPosted for load

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.5S 3.6W of Auburn · Structure no. 000890975304540

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.W. 101st. St. 63 over Trib. to Wakarusa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.W. 101st. St. 63 over Trib. to Wakarusa River in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS.W. 101st. St. 63
CrossesTrib. to Wakarusa River
Location1.5S 3.6W of Auburn
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88451, -95.8867
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 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 traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 S.W. 101st. St. 63 over Trib. to Wakarusa River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.W. 101st. St. 63 over Trib. to 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 S.W. 101st. St. 63 over Trib. to Wakarusa River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is S.W. 101st. St. 63 over Trib. to Wakarusa River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S.W. 101st. St. 63 over Trib. to Wakarusa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.