US Bridges

Pawnee 17.0-0.25 over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.5N 3.75W of Pomona · Structure no. 000301017204880

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pawnee 17.0-0.25 over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pawnee 17.0-0.25 over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPawnee 17.0-0.25
CrossesTrib. Marais Des Cygnes
Location1.5N 3.75W of Pomona
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.63764, -95.50314
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2010)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Pawnee 17.0-0.25 over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pawnee 17.0-0.25 over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pawnee 17.0-0.25 over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Pawnee 17.0-0.25 over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pawnee 17.0-0.25 over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.