US Bridges

Local Rd. 71 over Trib Lake Wabaunsee

Good

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · At Lake Wabaunsee · Structure no. 000990943404567

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 71 over Trib Lake Wabaunsee is a steel culvert carrying Local Rd. 71 over Trib Lake Wabaunsee in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. 71
CrossesTrib Lake Wabaunsee
LocationAt Lake Wabaunsee
RouteCounty Highway 905
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86257, -96.17943
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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. 71 over Trib Lake Wabaunsee built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 71 over Trib Lake Wabaunsee 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. 71 over Trib Lake Wabaunsee carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 71 over Trib Lake Wabaunsee?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 71 over Trib Lake Wabaunsee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.