US Bridges

Rs 1816 A15S7W35 over Solomon River

FairPosted for load

Dickinson County, Kansas · 350 W 4th ST Solomon · Structure no. 000000000210920

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,245
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1816 A15S7W35 over Solomon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1816 A15S7W35 over Solomon River in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,245 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,494 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRs 1816 A15S7W35
CrossesSolomon River
Location350 W 4th ST Solomon
RouteCounty Highway 1816
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91835, -97.37782
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,245 (2011)
Projected traffic1,494 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Rs 1816 A15S7W35 over Solomon River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1816 A15S7W35 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1816 A15S7W35 over Solomon River carry?

About 1,245 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1816 A15S7W35 over Solomon River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1816 A15S7W35 over Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.