US Bridges

Rs 225 180 Ave over Arkansas River Overflow

FairPosted for load

Pawnee County, Kansas · 0.5S of Garfield · Structure no. 000000000730080

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 225 180 Ave over Arkansas River Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 225 180 Ave over Arkansas River Overflow in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 225 180 Ave
CrossesArkansas River Overflow
Location0.5S of Garfield
RouteCounty Highway 225
CountyPawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.06903, -99.23684
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2018)
Projected traffic295 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Rs 225 180 Ave over Arkansas River Overflow built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 225 180 Ave over Arkansas River Overflow 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 225 180 Ave over Arkansas River Overflow carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 225 180 Ave over Arkansas River Overflow?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 225 180 Ave over Arkansas River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.