US Bridges

Rs 1539 X RD over Trib. to Pawnee River

Good

Pawnee County, Kansas · 1.0W 9.0N of Burdett · Structure no. 000000000730480

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1539 X RD over Trib. to Pawnee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1539 X RD over Trib. to Pawnee River in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 70 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRs 1539 X RD
CrossesTrib. to Pawnee River
Location1.0W 9.0N of Burdett
RouteCounty Highway 1539
StateKansas
Coordinates38.32023, -99.54214
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1539 X RD over Trib. to Pawnee River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Rs 1539 X 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 1539 X RD over Trib. to Pawnee River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1539 X RD over Trib. to Pawnee River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1539 X RD over Trib. to Pawnee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.