Local Ziem Grade over Trib. Pawnee River
PoorPosted for loadFinney County, Kansas · 2.7N 5.0E JCT FAP 19 62 · Structure no. 000280489005623
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Ziem Grade over Trib. Pawnee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Ziem Grade over Trib. Pawnee River in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 19 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local Ziem Grade over Trib. Pawnee River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local Ziem Grade over Trib. Pawnee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Local Ziem Grade over Trib. Pawnee River carry?
About 19 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Local Ziem Grade 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 24 ft wide.
Who owns Local Ziem Grade over Trib. Pawnee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.