US Bridges

K-19S HWY over Pawnee River

Fair

Pawnee County, Kansas · 0.37 MI N K-19 · Structure no. 9999019S0730301

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,257
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-19S HWY over Pawnee River is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-19S HWY over Pawnee River in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 2,257 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,303 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK-19S HWY
CrossesPawnee River
Location0.37 MI N K-19
RouteState Highway 19
CountyPawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.17139, -99.09833
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,257 (2023)
Projected traffic2,303 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-19S HWY over Pawnee River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-19S HWY 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does K-19S HWY over Pawnee River carry?

About 2,257 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is K-19S HWY over Pawnee River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K-19S HWY over Pawnee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.