US Bridges

K156 HWY over Pawnee River

Fair

Finney County, Kansas · 6.33 MI W Wjct K23 · Structure no. 999915600280051

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,765
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K156 HWY over Pawnee River is a concrete continuous slab carrying K156 HWY over Pawnee River in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,765 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,424 by 2044. The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesK156 HWY
CrossesPawnee River
Location6.33 MI W Wjct K23
RouteState Highway 156
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05972, -100.57944
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length237 ft (72.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,765 (2023)
Projected traffic2,424 by 2044
Trucks24%
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

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 K156 HWY over Pawnee River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is K156 HWY over Pawnee River 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 K156 HWY over Pawnee River carry?

About 1,765 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is K156 HWY over Pawnee River?

The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K156 HWY over Pawnee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.