US Bridges

U RD over Trib. to Pawnee River

Fair

Pawnee County, Kansas · 6.0N 1.0W of Burdett · Structure no. 000730581205380

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

U RD over Trib. to Pawnee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U RD over Trib. to Pawnee River in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesU RD
CrossesTrib. to Pawnee River
Location6.0N 1.0W of Burdett
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.27666, -99.54364
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2014)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 U RD over Trib. to Pawnee River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is U RD over Trib. to 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 2024.

How much traffic does U RD over Trib. to Pawnee River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is U RD over Trib. to Pawnee River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns U RD over Trib. to Pawnee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.