US Bridges

200 Road (co Line) over Pawnee River

FairPosted for load

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 4.2N 18.0W of Jetmore · Structure no. 000420505005548

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

200 Road (co Line) over Pawnee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 200 Road (co Line) over Pawnee River in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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Carries200 Road (co Line)
CrossesPawnee River
Location4.2N 18.0W of Jetmore
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.15069, -100.22508
Functional classRural Minor 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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 200 Road (co Line) over Pawnee River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 200 Road (co Line) 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 200 Road (co Line) over Pawnee River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 200 Road (co Line) over Pawnee River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 200 Road (co Line) over Pawnee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.