US Bridges

K156 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage

Good

Finney County, Kansas · 3.77 MI W Wjct K23 · Structure no. 999915600280071

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 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 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 1,765 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,424 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesK156 HWY
CrossesPawnee River Drainage
Location3.77 MI W Wjct K23
RouteState Highway 156
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05944, -100.53222
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 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 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 34 ft (10.4 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.