US Bridges

250 Road over Trib. to Saw Mill Creek

Good

Pawnee County, Kansas · 2.6S 2.0W of Sanford · Structure no. 000730601005561

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

250 Road over Trib. to Saw Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 250 Road over Trib. to Saw Mill Creek 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 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries250 Road
CrossesTrib. to Saw Mill Creek
Location2.6S 2.0W of Sanford
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14606, -99.35032
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2014)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 250 Road over Trib. to Saw Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is 250 Road over Trib. to Saw Mill Creek 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 250 Road over Trib. to Saw Mill Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 250 Road over Trib. to Saw Mill Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 250 Road over Trib. to Saw Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.