US Bridges

Rs 225 180 Ave over Arkansas River

FairPosted for load

Pawnee County, Kansas · 0.5S of Garfield · Structure no. 000000000730090

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
531 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 225 180 Ave over Arkansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 225 180 Ave over Arkansas River in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 531 ft (161.8 m) long and 29 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
Location0.5S of Garfield
RouteCounty Highway 225
CountyPawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.07014, -99.23822
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.4 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length531 ft (161.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 225 180 Ave over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 225 180 Ave over Arkansas River 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 carry?

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

How long is Rs 225 180 Ave over Arkansas River?

The structure is 531 ft (161.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 225 180 Ave over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.