US Bridges

US283 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage

Good

Graham County, Kansas · 0.28 MI N Jt U24 · Structure no. 999928300330244

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,790
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US283 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US283 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 1,790 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,826 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 205 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS283 HWY
CrossesS Fk Solomon R Drainage
Location0.28 MI N Jt U24
RouteU.S. Route 283
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.36833, -99.84583
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width205 ft (62.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,790 (2023)
Projected traffic1,826 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US283 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US283 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US283 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage carry?

About 1,790 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US283 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 205 ft wide.

Who owns US283 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.