US Bridges

15E Road (rs 181) over North Fork Solomon River

Fair

Decatur County, Kansas · 0.25S of Allison · Structure no. 000000000200040

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

15E Road (rs 181) over North Fork Solomon River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 15E Road (rs 181) over North Fork Solomon River in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries15E Road (rs 181)
CrossesNorth Fork Solomon River
Location0.25S of Allison
RouteCounty Highway 181
CountyDecatur County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.57278, -100.25528
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 15E Road (rs 181) over North Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15E Road (rs 181) over North Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 15E Road (rs 181) over North Fork Solomon River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 15E Road (rs 181) over North Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 15E Road (rs 181) over North Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.