US Bridges

Local Lake Rd. over Trib. Pawnee River

GoodPosted for load

Finney County, Kansas · 13.5N 22.1E Garden City · Structure no. 000280477805540

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Lake Rd. over Trib. Pawnee River is a concrete culvert carrying Local Lake Rd. over Trib. Pawnee River in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Lake Rd.
CrossesTrib. Pawnee River
Location13.5N 22.1E Garden City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.16088, -100.46781
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2041
Trucks20%
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 Lake Rd. over Trib. Pawnee River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Lake 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 Local Lake Rd. over Trib. Pawnee River carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Local Lake Rd. over Trib. Pawnee River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local Lake Rd. over Trib. Pawnee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.