US Bridges

200 Road over Trib. to Pawnee River

FairPosted for load

Pawnee County, Kansas · 1.0N 8.0E of Rozel · Structure no. 000730611005469

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

200 Road over Trib. to Pawnee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 200 Road over Trib. to Pawnee River in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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. 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries200 Road
CrossesTrib. to Pawnee River
Location1.0N 8.0E of Rozel
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.20539, -99.2595
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 200 Road over Trib. to Pawnee River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is 200 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 200 Road over Trib. to Pawnee River carry?

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

How long is 200 Road over Trib. to Pawnee River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 200 Road over Trib. to Pawnee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.