US Bridges

P Road (west) over South Fork Solomon River

GoodPosted for load

Graham County, Kansas · 1.1W of Morland · Structure no. 000330523403900

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

P Road (west) over South Fork Solomon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying P Road (west) over South Fork Solomon River in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesP Road (west)
CrossesSouth Fork Solomon River
Location1.1W of Morland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.34931, -100.09886
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was P Road (west) over South Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is P Road (west) over South Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does P Road (west) over South Fork Solomon River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is P Road (west) over South Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns P Road (west) over South Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.