US75 HWY NB over Wakarusa River
FairShawnee County, Kansas · 1.17 MI N Osage Coln NB · Structure no. 999907500891121
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 364 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US75 HWY NB over Wakarusa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US75 HWY NB over Wakarusa River in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,152 by 2044. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US75 HWY NB over Wakarusa River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is US75 HWY NB over 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US75 HWY NB over Wakarusa River carry?
About 5,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US75 HWY NB over Wakarusa River?
The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US75 HWY NB over Wakarusa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.