K156 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage
PoorPosted for loadFinney County, Kansas · 2.78 MI W Wjct K23 · Structure no. 999915600280081
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 162 ft
- 5 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 tee beam carrying K156 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1963, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,765 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,424 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 1963.
What condition is K156 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
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 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns K156 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.