US Bridges

Rs Road over Arkansas River

Good

Pawnee County, Kansas · 2.0E 1.5S of Pawnee Rock · Structure no. 000000000730010

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
392 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs Road over Arkansas River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs Road over Arkansas River in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 392 ft (119.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRs Road
CrossesArkansas River
Location2.0E 1.5S of Pawnee Rock
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateKansas
Coordinates38.24017, -98.95376
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length392 ft (119.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Rs Road over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs Road over Arkansas 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs Road over Arkansas River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs Road over Arkansas River?

The structure is 392 ft (119.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs Road over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.