South Road over Trib. to Pawnee River
PoorPosted for loadPawnee County, Kansas · 3.5N 3.0W of Rozel · Structure no. 000730589305420
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 63 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Road over Trib. to Pawnee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Road over Trib. to Pawnee River in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 South Road over Trib. to Pawnee River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Road over Trib. to Pawnee 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 South Road over Trib. to Pawnee River carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is South Road over Trib. to Pawnee River?
The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns South Road over Trib. to Pawnee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.