US Bridges

Berryton Rd. 218 over Trib. to Wakarusa River

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 3.5E of Wakarusa · Structure no. 000891003004544

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berryton Rd. 218 over Trib. to Wakarusa River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Berryton Rd. 218 over Trib. to Wakarusa River in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBerryton Rd. 218
CrossesTrib. to Wakarusa River
Location3.5E of Wakarusa
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87861, -95.63119
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic100 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 Berryton Rd. 218 over Trib. to Wakarusa River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berryton Rd. 218 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 Berryton Rd. 218 over Trib. to Wakarusa River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Berryton Rd. 218 over Trib. to Wakarusa River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Berryton Rd. 218 over Trib. to Wakarusa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.