US Bridges

K23 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage

Fair

Finney County, Kansas · 10.06 MI N of W JCT 156 · Structure no. 999902300280141

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
754
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K23 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K23 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 754 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 884 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesK23 HWY
CrossesPawnee River Drainage
Location10.06 MI N of W JCT 156
RouteState Highway 23
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.20528, -100.46389
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic754 (2023)
Projected traffic884 by 2044
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K23 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is K23 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does K23 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage carry?

About 754 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is K23 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K23 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.