US Bridges

Local Rd. IB3 over S. Fork Solomon River

FairPosted for load

Mitchell County, Kansas · 7.5N of Tipton · Structure no. 000620699003763

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
224 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. IB3 over S. Fork Solomon River is a steel truss - thru carrying Local Rd. IB3 over S. Fork Solomon River in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. IB3
CrossesS. Fork Solomon River
Location7.5N of Tipton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.44861, -98.47083
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2015)
Projected traffic30 by 2041
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. IB3 over S. Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. IB3 over S. Fork 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. IB3 over S. Fork Solomon River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Local Rd. IB3 over S. Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. IB3 over S. Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.