Local Rd. GU3 over Trib. to Solomon River
FairMitchell County, Kansas · 1.2N 0.7E of Beloit · Structure no. 000620739003723
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Rd. GU3 over Trib. to Solomon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. GU3 over Trib. to Solomon River in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local Rd. GU3 over Trib. to Solomon River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Local Rd. GU3 over Trib. to 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. GU3 over Trib. to Solomon River carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2002 count).
How long is Local Rd. GU3 over Trib. to Solomon River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Local Rd. GU3 over Trib. to Solomon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.