US Bridges

Rs 170 over Trib. to Pawnee Creek

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Kansas · 4.2E of Hepler · Structure no. 000000000190200

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 170 over Trib. to Pawnee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 170 over Trib. to Pawnee Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 170
CrossesTrib. to Pawnee Creek
Location4.2E of Hepler
RouteCounty Highway 170
CountyCrawford County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66001, -94.88313
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2013)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 170 over Trib. to Pawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 170 over Trib. to Pawnee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 170 over Trib. to Pawnee Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 170 over Trib. to Pawnee Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 170 over Trib. to Pawnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.