US Bridges

Rs 1539 X RD over Trib. to Pawnee River

GoodPosted for load

Pawnee County, Kansas · 9.0N of Rozel · Structure no. 000000000730490

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1539 X RD over Trib. to Pawnee River is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1539 X RD over Trib. to Pawnee River in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1539 X RD
CrossesTrib. to Pawnee River
Location9.0N of Rozel
RouteCounty Highway 1539
StateKansas
Coordinates38.32034, -99.39606
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1539 X RD over Trib. to Pawnee River built?

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

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 40 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 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.