US Bridges

Rs 1034 over Solomon River

GoodPosted for load

Mitchell County, Kansas · 1.2S of Simpson · Structure no. 000000000620500

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1034 over Solomon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1034 over Solomon River in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1034
CrossesSolomon River
Location1.2S of Simpson
RouteCounty Highway 1034
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.36861, -97.92972
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 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 traffic175 (2002)
Projected traffic175 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 1034 over Solomon River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1034 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1034 over Solomon River carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1034 over Solomon River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1034 over Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.