US Bridges

X Road over Pawnee River

GoodPosted for load

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 8.5N 1.8E of Hanston · Structure no. 000420563805420

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

X Road over Pawnee River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying X Road 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesX Road
CrossesPawnee River
Location8.5N 1.8E of Hanston
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.24755, -99.68203
Functional classRural Minor 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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 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 traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic60 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 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 X Road over Pawnee River built?

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

What condition is X Road 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 X Road over Pawnee River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is X Road over Pawnee River?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns X Road over Pawnee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.