US Bridges

US-75 HWY over Wakarusa River Drainage

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 3.44 MI N Osage Coln · Structure no. 999907500892091

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-75 HWY over Wakarusa River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-75 HWY over Wakarusa River Drainage in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 29 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,959 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 491 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-75 HWY
CrossesWakarusa River Drainage
Location3.44 MI N Osage Coln
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91639, -95.69667
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating99.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width491 ft (149.6 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2023)
Projected traffic4,959 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-75 HWY over Wakarusa River Drainage built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US-75 HWY over Wakarusa River Drainage 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US-75 HWY over Wakarusa River Drainage carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US-75 HWY over Wakarusa River Drainage?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 491 ft wide.

Who owns US-75 HWY over Wakarusa River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.