US Bridges

Rs 1591 (rd 232) over Pawnee River

FairPosted for load

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 3.25N of Gray · Structure no. 000000000420045

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1591 (rd 232) over Pawnee River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1591 (rd 232) over Pawnee River in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1591 (rd 232)
CrossesPawnee River
Location3.25N of Gray
RouteCounty Highway 1591
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.20714, -99.64361
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rs 1591 (rd 232) over Pawnee River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1591 (rd 232) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1591 (rd 232) over Pawnee River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1591 (rd 232) over Pawnee River?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1591 (rd 232) over Pawnee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.