US Bridges

Local Rd. H8M over Trib. to Solomon River

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 3.0E 2.5S of Glen Elder · Structure no. 000620721803740

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. H8M over Trib. to Solomon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. H8M over Trib. to Solomon River in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. H8M
CrossesTrib. to Solomon River
Location3.0E 2.5S of Glen Elder
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.46583, -98.25056
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2011)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Local Rd. H8M over Trib. to Solomon River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. H8M over Trib. to 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 Local Rd. H8M over Trib. to Solomon River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local Rd. H8M over Trib. to Solomon River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. H8M over Trib. to Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.