US Bridges

Pawnee Drive over East Side Drain

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · Pawnee Dr. & E.S.D. · Structure no. 513500780000E14

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pawnee Drive over East Side Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Pawnee Drive over East Side Drain in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPawnee Drive
CrossesEast Side Drain
LocationPawnee Dr. & E.S.D.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.08883, -97.91653
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic220 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pawnee Drive over East Side Drain built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pawnee Drive over East Side Drain 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pawnee Drive over East Side Drain carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pawnee Drive over East Side Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Pawnee Drive over East Side Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.