US Bridges

RD 20 over Trib. to Pawnee River

GoodPosted for load

Ness County, Kansas · 11.0S 0.5W of Bazine · Structure no. 000000000680240

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 20 over Trib. to Pawnee River is a concrete culvert carrying RD 20 over Trib. to Pawnee River in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRD 20
CrossesTrib. to Pawnee River
Location11.0S 0.5W of Bazine
RouteCounty Highway 314
StateKansas
Coordinates38.29103, -99.70028
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 20 over Trib. to Pawnee River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 20 over Trib. to 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 20 over Trib. to Pawnee River carry?

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

How long is RD 20 over Trib. to Pawnee River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RD 20 over Trib. to Pawnee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.