US Bridges

Rs 975 280th Ave over Pawnee River

FairPosted for load

Pawnee County, Kansas · 1.0N of Rozel · Structure no. 000000000730420

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
191 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 975 280th Ave over Pawnee River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 975 280th Ave over Pawnee River in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2044. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 975 280th Ave
CrossesPawnee River
Location1.0N of Rozel
RouteCounty Highway 975
CountyPawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.20738, -99.40583
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2018)
Projected traffic280 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 975 280th Ave over Pawnee River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 975 280th Ave over Pawnee 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 2025.

How much traffic does Rs 975 280th Ave over Pawnee River carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 975 280th Ave over Pawnee River?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 975 280th Ave over Pawnee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.