US283 HWY over Pawnee River
GoodNess County, Kansas · 0.84 MI N Hodgeman Cl · Structure no. 999928300680481
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 257 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 979
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US283 HWY over Pawnee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US283 HWY over Pawnee River in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 979 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,293 by 2044. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US283 HWY over Pawnee River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US283 HWY 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US283 HWY over Pawnee River carry?
About 979 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.
How long is US283 HWY over Pawnee River?
The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US283 HWY over Pawnee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.