US Bridges

(rd 234) Rd.Os 67 over Pawnee River

FairPosted for load

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 4.9N 6.0E of Hanston · Structure no. 000420573005486

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

(rd 234) Rd.Os 67 over Pawnee River is a steel culvert carrying (rd 234) Rd.Os 67 over Pawnee River in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries(rd 234) Rd.Os 67
CrossesPawnee River
Location4.9N 6.0E of Hanston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.19617, -99.60681
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating99.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 (rd 234) Rd.Os 67 over Pawnee River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is (rd 234) Rd.Os 67 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 (rd 234) Rd.Os 67 over Pawnee River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is (rd 234) Rd.Os 67 over Pawnee River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns (rd 234) Rd.Os 67 over Pawnee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.