US Bridges

RD Cc over Pawnee River

GoodPosted for load

Ness County, Kansas · 12.75S 1.0W of Bazine · Structure no. 000000000680220

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD Cc over Pawnee River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying RD Cc over Pawnee River in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRD Cc
CrossesPawnee River
Location12.75S 1.0W of Bazine
RouteCounty Highway 314
StateKansas
Coordinates38.26475, -99.71303
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (63.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2018)
Projected traffic90 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 Cc over Pawnee River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD Cc 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RD Cc over Pawnee River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RD Cc over Pawnee River?

The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RD Cc over Pawnee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.