US Bridges

Local Rd. E8A4 over N. Fork Solomon River

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 1.3S 2.2W of Cawker City · Structure no. 000620697803704

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. E8A4 over N. Fork Solomon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. E8A4 over N. Fork Solomon River in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2043. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. E8A4
CrossesN. Fork Solomon River
Location1.3S 2.2W of Cawker City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.49056, -98.47333
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2005)
Projected traffic125 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Local Rd. E8A4 over N. Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. E8A4 over N. Fork 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. E8A4 over N. Fork Solomon River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Local Rd. E8A4 over N. Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. E8A4 over N. Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.