US Bridges

Hoch Rd. 313 over Trib. N. Br. Wakarusa R.

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.7N 2.0W of Auburn · Structure no. 000890979004468

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoch Rd. 313 over Trib. N. Br. Wakarusa R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hoch Rd. 313 over Trib. N. Br. Wakarusa R. 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHoch Rd. 313
CrossesTrib. N. Br. Wakarusa R.
Location1.7N 2.0W of Auburn
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.93125, -95.85441
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 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 traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hoch Rd. 313 over Trib. N. Br. Wakarusa R. built?

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

What condition is Hoch Rd. 313 over Trib. N. Br. 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 Hoch Rd. 313 over Trib. N. Br. Wakarusa R. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Hoch Rd. 313 over Trib. N. Br. Wakarusa R.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hoch Rd. 313 over Trib. N. Br. Wakarusa R.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.