K-156 Highway over Pawnee River
GoodPawnee County, Kansas · 13.21 MI E Hodgeman Coln · Structure no. 999915600730311
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 302 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,949
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-156 Highway over Pawnee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-156 Highway over Pawnee River in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,378 by 2044. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-156 Highway over Pawnee River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-156 Highway over Pawnee River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does K-156 Highway over Pawnee River carry?
About 1,949 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is K-156 Highway over Pawnee River?
The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns K-156 Highway over Pawnee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.