S.W. 97th. St. 201 over Trib. to Wakarusa River
FairPosted for loadShawnee County, Kansas · 0.5N.E. of Wakarusa · Structure no. 000890995604526
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 345
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.W. 97th. St. 201 over Trib. to Wakarusa River is a concrete tee beam carrying S.W. 97th. St. 201 over Trib. to Wakarusa River in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.W. 97th. St. 201 over Trib. to Wakarusa River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.W. 97th. St. 201 over Trib. to 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 S.W. 97th. St. 201 over Trib. to Wakarusa River carry?
About 345 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is S.W. 97th. St. 201 over Trib. to Wakarusa River?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns S.W. 97th. St. 201 over Trib. to Wakarusa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.