US Bridges

S.W. Coker RD 203 over Trib. to Wakarusa River

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.5S of Wakarusa · Structure no. 000890995804542

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.W. Coker RD 203 over Trib. to Wakarusa River is a steel culvert carrying S.W. Coker RD 203 over Trib. to Wakarusa River in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS.W. Coker RD 203
CrossesTrib. to Wakarusa River
Location0.5S of Wakarusa
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88173, -95.69362
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic60 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. Coker RD 203 over Trib. to Wakarusa River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.W. Coker RD 203 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. Coker RD 203 over Trib. to Wakarusa River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is S.W. Coker RD 203 over Trib. to Wakarusa River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns S.W. Coker RD 203 over Trib. to Wakarusa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.