US Bridges

P Terr. (east) over South Fork Solomon River

FairPosted for load

Graham County, Kansas · 2.0E 0.5S of Hill City · Structure no. 000330555603885

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
279 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

P Terr. (east) over South Fork Solomon River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying P Terr. (east) over South Fork Solomon River in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesP Terr. (east)
CrossesSouth Fork Solomon River
Location2.0E 0.5S of Hill City
RouteCounty Highway 3314
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.35788, -99.79698
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 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 traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$847,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was P Terr. (east) over South Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is P Terr. (east) 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 Terr. (east) over South Fork Solomon River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is P Terr. (east) over South Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns P Terr. (east) over South Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.