Rs 987 over Solomon River
FairMitchell County, Kansas · 0.3N 4.8W of Beloit · Structure no. 000000000620420
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 203 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 987 over Solomon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 987 over Solomon River in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 987 over Solomon River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 987 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Rs 987 over Solomon River carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rs 987 over Solomon River?
The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 987 over Solomon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.