US Bridges

Hoch Rd. 87 over Middle Wakarusa River

FairPosted for load

Shawnee County, Kansas · 2.0W 0.4S of Auburn · Structure no. 000890979004509

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoch Rd. 87 over Middle Wakarusa River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hoch Rd. 87 over Middle Wakarusa River in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHoch Rd. 87
CrossesMiddle Wakarusa River
Location2.0W 0.4S of Auburn
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90041, -95.8542
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.4 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoch Rd. 87 over Middle Wakarusa River built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoch Rd. 87 over Middle 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 Hoch Rd. 87 over Middle Wakarusa River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Hoch Rd. 87 over Middle Wakarusa River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Hoch Rd. 87 over Middle Wakarusa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.