US Bridges

Rs 439 T RD over Trib. to Pawnee River

GoodPosted for load

Pawnee County, Kansas · 2.5W 4.5N of Rozel · Structure no. 000000000730120

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 439 T RD over Trib. to Pawnee River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 439 T RD over Trib. to Pawnee River in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 439 T RD
CrossesTrib. to Pawnee River
Location2.5W 4.5N of Rozel
RouteCounty Highway 439
StateKansas
Coordinates38.26218, -99.44708
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.1 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2018)
Projected traffic115 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 439 T RD over Trib. to Pawnee River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 439 T RD over Trib. to 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 439 T RD over Trib. to Pawnee River carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 439 T RD over Trib. to Pawnee River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 439 T RD over Trib. to Pawnee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.