US Bridges

K156 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage

Fair

Finney County, Kansas · 4.47 MI W Wjct K23 · Structure no. 999915600280061

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,765
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K156 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K156 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 93 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 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK156 HWY
CrossesPawnee River Drainage
Location4.47 MI W Wjct K23
RouteState Highway 156
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05944, -100.54528
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.4 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 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 K156 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

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

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

How long is K156 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns K156 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.