US Bridges

SW 85th St. 112 over Trib. to Wakarusa River

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.2E of Auburn · Structure no. 000890983304500

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 85th St. 112 over Trib. to Wakarusa River is a concrete culvert carrying SW 85th St. 112 over Trib. to Wakarusa River in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSW 85th St. 112
CrossesTrib. to Wakarusa River
Location0.2E of Auburn
RouteCounty Highway 7188
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91267, -95.80935
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2024)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 SW 85th St. 112 over Trib. to Wakarusa River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 85th St. 112 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 SW 85th St. 112 over Trib. to Wakarusa River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW 85th St. 112 over Trib. to Wakarusa River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m).

Who owns SW 85th St. 112 over Trib. to Wakarusa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.