US Bridges

Shadden Road 267 over Wakarusa River

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.3N of Richland · Structure no. 000891013504527

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
311 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shadden Road 267 over Wakarusa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shadden Road 267 over Wakarusa River in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesShadden Road 267
CrossesWakarusa River
Location0.3N of Richland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.89091, -95.53005
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 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 traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Shadden Road 267 over Wakarusa River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shadden Road 267 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 Shadden Road 267 over Wakarusa River carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Shadden Road 267 over Wakarusa River?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Shadden Road 267 over Wakarusa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.