US Bridges

K23 HWY over Pawnee River

Good

Finney County, Kansas · 6.46 MI N of W JCT 156 · Structure no. 999902300280311

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K23 HWY over Pawnee River is a concrete continuous slab carrying K23 HWY over Pawnee River in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,064 by 2044. The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesK23 HWY
CrossesPawnee River
Location6.46 MI N of W JCT 156
RouteState Highway 23
StateKansas
Coordinates38.15278, -100.46361
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length255 ft (77.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2023)
Projected traffic1,064 by 2044
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is K23 HWY 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does K23 HWY over Pawnee River carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is K23 HWY over Pawnee River?

The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K23 HWY over Pawnee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.