US Bridges

Rs 255 (rd 210) over Pawnee River

Good

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 10.1N 8.0W of Jetmore · Structure no. 000420525005429

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 255 (rd 210) over Pawnee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 255 (rd 210) over Pawnee River in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 255 (rd 210)
CrossesPawnee River
Location10.1N 8.0W of Jetmore
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.2333, -100.04592
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 255 (rd 210) over Pawnee River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 255 (rd 210) over Pawnee River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 255 (rd 210) over Pawnee River carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 255 (rd 210) over Pawnee River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 255 (rd 210) over Pawnee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.