US Bridges

Rs 524 350 Ave over Trib. to Pawnee River

Good

Pawnee County, Kansas · 0.5W 1.0N of Burdett · Structure no. 000000000730220

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 524 350 Ave over Trib. to Pawnee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 524 350 Ave over Trib. to Pawnee River in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRs 524 350 Ave
CrossesTrib. to Pawnee River
Location0.5W 1.0N of Burdett
RouteCounty Highway 524
StateKansas
Coordinates38.20944, -99.5339
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic360 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 524 350 Ave over Trib. to Pawnee River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Rs 524 350 Ave 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 524 350 Ave over Trib. to Pawnee River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 524 350 Ave over Trib. to Pawnee River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 524 350 Ave over Trib. to Pawnee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.