US Bridges

Pawnee Rd. over Cottonwood River

GoodPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 0.5N 2.5W Marion · Structure no. 000570849005248

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pawnee Rd. over Cottonwood River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pawnee Rd. over Cottonwood River in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPawnee Rd.
CrossesCottonwood River
Location0.5N 2.5W Marion
RouteCounty Highway 5711
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36581, -97.077
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2020)
Projected traffic27 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Pawnee Rd. over Cottonwood River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pawnee Rd. over Cottonwood 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pawnee Rd. over Cottonwood River carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Pawnee Rd. over Cottonwood River?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pawnee Rd. over Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.