Ratner RD 251 over Wakarusa River
GoodShawnee County, Kansas · 6.5E 0.5N of Wakarusa · Structure no. 000891009004522
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 213 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ratner RD 251 over Wakarusa River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ratner RD 251 over Wakarusa River in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ratner RD 251 over Wakarusa River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ratner RD 251 over 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 Ratner RD 251 over Wakarusa River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ratner RD 251 over Wakarusa River?
The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ratner RD 251 over Wakarusa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.