US Bridges

Rs 249 Lake RD over Trib. Pawnee River

FairPosted for load

Finney County, Kansas · 5.7W 7.0N of Kalvesta · Structure no. 000000000280080

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 249 Lake RD over Trib. Pawnee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 249 Lake RD over Trib. Pawnee River in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 249 Lake RD
CrossesTrib. Pawnee River
Location5.7W 7.0N of Kalvesta
RouteCounty Highway 249
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.16072, -100.40417
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic115 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 249 Lake RD over Trib. Pawnee River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 249 Lake RD over Trib. Pawnee River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 249 Lake RD over Trib. Pawnee River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 249 Lake RD over Trib. Pawnee River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 249 Lake RD over Trib. Pawnee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.