US Bridges

Local Rd. E6J9 over Solomon River

Fair

Mitchell County, Kansas · So Edge of Glen Elder · Structure no. 000620715603689

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. E6J9 over Solomon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. E6J9 over Solomon River in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. E6J9
CrossesSolomon River
LocationSo Edge of Glen Elder
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.49577, -98.30853
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating27.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2002)
Projected traffic240 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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. E6J9 over Solomon River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. E6J9 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 Local Rd. E6J9 over Solomon River carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. E6J9 over Solomon River?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. E6J9 over Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.