US Bridges

Local Eminence RD over Trib. to Pawnee River

FairPosted for load

Finney County, Kansas · 12.5N 19.2E Garden City · Structure no. 000280471805560

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Eminence RD over Trib. to Pawnee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Eminence RD over Trib. to Pawnee River in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Eminence RD
CrossesTrib. to Pawnee River
Location12.5N 19.2E Garden City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14684, -100.52176
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.3 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$330,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Eminence RD over Trib. to Pawnee River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Eminence RD over Trib. to 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 Local Eminence RD over Trib. to Pawnee River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Local Eminence RD over Trib. to Pawnee River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local Eminence RD over Trib. to Pawnee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.