US Bridges

60th RD over Trib. to Solomon River

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 1.0E 2.0S of Glasco · Structure no. 000150769003922

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

60th RD over Trib. to Solomon River is a concrete culvert carrying 60th RD over Trib. to Solomon River in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries60th RD
CrossesTrib. to Solomon River
Location1.0E 2.0S of Glasco
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.33553, -97.81701
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 60th RD over Trib. to Solomon River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is 60th RD over Trib. to Solomon 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 60th RD over Trib. to Solomon River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 60th RD over Trib. to Solomon River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 60th RD over Trib. to Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.