US Bridges

215 Road over Trib. to Pawnee River

Good

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 6.8N 3.0W of Jetmore · Structure no. 000420535005502

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

215 Road over Trib. to Pawnee River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 215 Road over Trib. to Pawnee River in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries215 Road
CrossesTrib. to Pawnee River
Location6.8N 3.0W of Jetmore
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.18603, -99.9546
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 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 traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 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 215 Road over Trib. to Pawnee River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 215 Road over Trib. to 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 215 Road over Trib. to Pawnee River carry?

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

How long is 215 Road over Trib. to Pawnee River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 215 Road over Trib. to Pawnee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.