US Bridges

K156 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage

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Hodgeman County, Kansas · 2.89 MI E of Finney Cl · Structure no. 999915600420321

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,590
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K156 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying K156 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,590 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,940 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK156 HWY
CrossesPawnee River Drainage
Location2.89 MI E of Finney Cl
RouteState Highway 156
CountyHodgeman County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.07306, -100.17944
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,590 (2023)
Projected traffic1,940 by 2044
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K156 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is K156 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does K156 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage carry?

About 1,590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is K156 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K156 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.