US Bridges

RD Cc over Trib. to Pawnee River

FairPosted for load

Ness County, Kansas · 11.0S 1.0W of Bazine · Structure no. 000000000680230

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD Cc over Trib. to Pawnee River is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD Cc over Trib. to Pawnee River in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRD Cc
CrossesTrib. to Pawnee River
Location11.0S 1.0W of Bazine
RouteCounty Highway 314
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28993, -99.71341
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD Cc over Trib. to Pawnee River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD Cc over Trib. to 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RD Cc over Trib. to Pawnee River carry?

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

How long is RD Cc over Trib. to Pawnee River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RD Cc over Trib. to Pawnee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.