US Bridges

Glick Rd. 68 over Mid. Br. Wakarusa River

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 3.5W of Auburn · Structure no. 000890975504520

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glick Rd. 68 over Mid. Br. Wakarusa River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Glick Rd. 68 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGlick Rd. 68
CrossesMid. Br. Wakarusa River
Location3.5W of Auburn
RouteCounty Highway 300
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.8987, -95.8821
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic70 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 Glick Rd. 68 over Mid. Br. Wakarusa River built?

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

What condition is Glick Rd. 68 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 Glick Rd. 68 over Mid. Br. Wakarusa River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Glick Rd. 68 over Mid. Br. Wakarusa River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Glick Rd. 68 over Mid. Br. Wakarusa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.