US Bridges

Rs 1909 280 Ave over Sawmill Creek

Fair

Pawnee County, Kansas · 1.0S of Rozel · Structure no. 000000000730540

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1909 280 Ave over Sawmill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1909 280 Ave over Sawmill Creek in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1909 280 Ave
CrossesSawmill Creek
Location1.0S of Rozel
RouteCounty Highway 1909
CountyPawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.18667, -99.40564
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2018)
Projected traffic250 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 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 1909 280 Ave over Sawmill Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Rs 1909 280 Ave over Sawmill Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1909 280 Ave over Sawmill Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1909 280 Ave over Sawmill Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1909 280 Ave over Sawmill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.