Lz over Solomon River
PoorPosted for loadMitchell County, Kansas · 2.5W of Asherville · Structure no. 000620747003820
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lz over Solomon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lz over Solomon River in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lz over Solomon River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lz over Solomon River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Lz over Solomon River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lz over Solomon River?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Lz over Solomon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.