US Bridges

S.W. 85th. St. 197 over Trib. to Wakarusa River

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 2.0N of Wakarusa · Structure no. 000890995404500

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.W. 85th. St. 197 over Trib. to Wakarusa River is a concrete culvert carrying S.W. 85th. St. 197 over Trib. to Wakarusa River in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS.W. 85th. St. 197
CrossesTrib. to Wakarusa River
Location2.0N of Wakarusa
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91346, -95.69952
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic150 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 S.W. 85th. St. 197 over Trib. to Wakarusa River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.W. 85th. St. 197 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 S.W. 85th. St. 197 over Trib. to Wakarusa River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is S.W. 85th. St. 197 over Trib. to Wakarusa River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S.W. 85th. St. 197 over Trib. to Wakarusa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.