RD 20 over Trib. to Pawnee River
PoorPosted for loadNess County, Kansas · 10.0S 1.0W of Bazine · Structure no. 000000000680460
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 5 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 slab carrying RD 20 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD 20 over Trib. to Pawnee River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD 20 over Trib. to Pawnee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns RD 20 over Trib. to Pawnee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.