US Bridges

Rs 255 (rd X) over Pawnee River

Good

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 11.0N 3.8W of Jetmore · Structure no. 000420533405420

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 255 (rd X) over Pawnee River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 255 (rd X) over Pawnee River in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 255 (rd X)
CrossesPawnee River
Location11.0N 3.8W of Jetmore
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.24736, -99.96958
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 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 traffic95 (2018)
Projected traffic45 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 X) over Pawnee River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 255 (rd X) 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 X) over Pawnee River carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.