Rs 1518 O Road over Arkansas River
PoorPosted for loadPawnee County, Kansas · 5.0E 1.5N of Larned · Structure no. 000000000730460
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 563 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 1518 O Road over Arkansas River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1518 O Road over Arkansas River in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 563 ft (171.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 1518 O Road over Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 1518 O Road over Arkansas River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Rs 1518 O Road over Arkansas River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rs 1518 O Road over Arkansas River?
The structure is 563 ft (171.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 1518 O Road over Arkansas River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.