Us-59 HWY SB over Wakarusa River

Fair Condition51 years old6,044 vehicles/day

Location

StateKansas
CountyDouglas
Location8.97 Mi N Us56
CarriesUs-59 HWY SB
CrossesWakarusa River
Coordinates38.91083, -95.26056

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignTee Beam
Total Length223.4 ft (68.1 m)
Max Span90.9 ft (27.7 m)
Deck Width42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Area871.7 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1975

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,044 (2023)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number999905900230651

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