US Bridges

Rs 380 (byler Rd) over Pawnee River

FairPosted for load

Finney County, Kansas · 6.3N of Kalvesta · Structure no. 000000000280110

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
302 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 380 (byler Rd) over Pawnee River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 380 (byler Rd) over Pawnee River in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2041. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 380 (byler Rd)
CrossesPawnee River
Location6.3N of Kalvesta
RouteCounty Highway 380
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14934, -100.29907
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.3 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2022)
Projected traffic65 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 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 Rs 380 (byler Rd) over Pawnee River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

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

About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.