(rd V) Rd.Os 21 over Trib. to Pawnee River
PoorHodgeman County, Kansas · 9.0N 6.0W of Jetmore · Structure no. 000420529005460
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
(rd V) Rd.Os 21 over Trib. to Pawnee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying (rd V) Rd.Os 21 over Trib. to Pawnee River in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 80 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.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was (rd V) Rd.Os 21 over Trib. to Pawnee River built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is (rd V) Rd.Os 21 over Trib. to Pawnee River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does (rd V) Rd.Os 21 over Trib. to Pawnee River carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is (rd V) Rd.Os 21 over Trib. to Pawnee River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns (rd V) Rd.Os 21 over Trib. to Pawnee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.