US Bridges

Local Brown Rd. over Pawnee River

GoodPosted for load

Finney County, Kansas · 12.4N 20.0E Garden City · Structure no. 000280473505561

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Brown Rd. over Pawnee River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Brown Rd. over Pawnee River in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 17 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Brown Rd.
CrossesPawnee River
Location12.4N 20.0E Garden City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14532, -100.50926
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 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 Local Brown Rd. over Pawnee River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Brown Rd. over 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 Local Brown Rd. over Pawnee River carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Local Brown Rd. over Pawnee River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Local Brown Rd. over Pawnee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.