US Bridges

R Road over Trib. to Pawnee River

Fair

Pawnee County, Kansas · 2.5N 7.0E of Rozel · Structure no. 000730609305440

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R Road over Trib. to Pawnee River is a concrete continuous slab carrying R Road over Trib. to Pawnee River in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesR Road
CrossesTrib. to Pawnee River
Location2.5N 7.0E of Rozel
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.23267, -99.27311
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2014)
Projected traffic15 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 R Road over Trib. to Pawnee River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is R Road 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 R Road over Trib. to Pawnee River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is R Road over Trib. to Pawnee River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns R Road over Trib. to Pawnee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.