US Bridges

Local Rd. 69 over Wabaunsee Lake

Good

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · At Lake Wabaunsee · Structure no. 000990941504583

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 69 over Wabaunsee Lake is a concrete slab carrying Local Rd. 69 over Wabaunsee Lake in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. 69
CrossesWabaunsee Lake
LocationAt Lake Wabaunsee
RouteCounty Highway 381
StateKansas
Coordinates38.8529, -96.19589
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Local Rd. 69 over Wabaunsee Lake built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 69 over Wabaunsee Lake 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 69 over Wabaunsee Lake carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. 69 over Wabaunsee Lake?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 69 over Wabaunsee Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.