US Bridges

Rs 1043 | 50th RD over Solomon River

FairPosted for load

Cloud County, Kansas · 1.6S of Glasco · Structure no. 000000000150410

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
455 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1043 | 50th RD over Solomon River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Rs 1043 | 50th RD over Solomon River in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2043. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1043 | 50th RD
CrossesSolomon River
Location1.6S of Glasco
RouteCounty Highway 1043
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.33868, -97.83579
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.2 US tons
Inventory rating9.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length455 ft (138.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic175 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1043 | 50th RD over Solomon River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1043 | 50th RD over Solomon 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1043 | 50th RD over Solomon River carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1043 | 50th RD over Solomon River?

The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1043 | 50th RD over Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.