US Bridges

Rs 380 (byler Rd) over Trib. Pawnee River

Good

Finney County, Kansas · 3.4N of Kalvesta · Structure no. 000000000280100

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 380 (byler Rd) over Trib. Pawnee River is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 380 (byler 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 380 (byler Rd)
CrossesTrib. Pawnee River
Location3.4N of Kalvesta
RouteCounty Highway 380
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.10862, -100.29893
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 380 (byler Rd) over Trib. Pawnee River built?

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

What condition is Rs 380 (byler Rd) over Trib. Pawnee River 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 Rs 380 (byler Rd) over Trib. Pawnee River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rs 380 (byler Rd) over Trib. Pawnee River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 380 (byler Rd) over Trib. Pawnee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.