US Bridges

220 Road over Pawnee River

FairPosted for load

Pawnee County, Kansas · 0.5S 6.0E of Rozel · Structure no. 000730607005501

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

220 Road over Pawnee River is a concrete tee beam carrying 220 Road over Pawnee River in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries220 Road
CrossesPawnee River
Location0.5S 6.0E of Rozel
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.1876, -99.29592
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2014)
Projected traffic30 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 220 Road over Pawnee River built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is 220 Road over 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 220 Road over Pawnee River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 220 Road over Pawnee River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 220 Road over Pawnee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.