US Bridges

Rs 1640 over Solomon River

GoodPosted for load

Mitchell County, Kansas · 1.5W of Beloit · Structure no. 000000000620510

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1640 over Solomon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1640 over Solomon River in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1640
CrossesSolomon River
Location1.5W of Beloit
RouteCounty Highway 1640
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.45895, -98.15436
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 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 width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2002)
Projected traffic360 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1640 over Solomon River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1640 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 1640 over Solomon River carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1640 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 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1640 over Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.