W Road over Pawnee River
FairHodgeman County, Kansas · 7.5N 3.0E of Hanston · Structure no. 000420567005440
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Road over Pawnee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Road over Pawnee River in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Road over Pawnee River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Road over Pawnee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does W Road over Pawnee River carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is W Road over Pawnee River?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns W Road over Pawnee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.