US Bridges

P Road (west) over South Fork Solomon River

FairPosted for load

Graham County, Kansas · 0.2W of Morland · Structure no. 000330525103900

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
273 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

P Road (west) over South Fork Solomon River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying P Road (west) over South Fork Solomon River in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesP Road (west)
CrossesSouth Fork Solomon River
Location0.2W of Morland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.34936, -100.0862
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.