US Bridges

RS1540 Wanamaker over I-335 HWY (kta)

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 5.84 MI NE Osage CO Line · Structure no. 999933500891293

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,674
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RS1540 Wanamaker over I-335 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RS1540 Wanamaker over I-335 HWY (kta) in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 69 years old, older 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 1,674 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRS1540 Wanamaker
CrossesI-335 HWY (kta)
Location5.84 MI NE Osage CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 1540
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.93056, -95.76194
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,674 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 RS1540 Wanamaker over I-335 HWY (kta) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is RS1540 Wanamaker over I-335 HWY (kta) 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 RS1540 Wanamaker over I-335 HWY (kta) carry?

About 1,674 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RS1540 Wanamaker over I-335 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RS1540 Wanamaker over I-335 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.