US Bridges

S.E. 85th. St. 214 over Trib. to Wakarusa River

FairPosted for load

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.5S of Forbes Field · Structure no. 000891001104500

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.E. 85th. St. 214 over Trib. to Wakarusa River is a concrete slab carrying S.E. 85th. St. 214 over Trib. to Wakarusa River in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS.E. 85th. St. 214
CrossesTrib. to Wakarusa River
Location1.5S of Forbes Field
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91367, -95.65038
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic200 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.E. 85th. St. 214 over Trib. to Wakarusa River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.E. 85th. St. 214 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.E. 85th. St. 214 over Trib. to Wakarusa River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is S.E. 85th. St. 214 over Trib. to Wakarusa River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns S.E. 85th. St. 214 over Trib. to Wakarusa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.