US Bridges

S.W. 93rd. St. 97 over No. Br. Wakarusa River

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.3W. of Auburn · Structure no. 000890981704509

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.W. 93rd. St. 97 over No. Br. Wakarusa River is a concrete continuous slab carrying S.W. 93rd. St. 97 over No. Br. Wakarusa River in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS.W. 93rd. St. 97
CrossesNo. Br. Wakarusa River
Location0.3W. of Auburn
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.89862, -95.82317
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 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 traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic100 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. 93rd. St. 97 over No. Br. Wakarusa River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.W. 93rd. St. 97 over No. 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 S.W. 93rd. St. 97 over No. Br. Wakarusa River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is S.W. 93rd. St. 97 over No. Br. Wakarusa River?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S.W. 93rd. St. 97 over No. Br. Wakarusa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.