US Bridges

K14 HWY over Solomon River

Fair

Mitchell County, Kansas · 2.19 MI S US24 · Structure no. 999901400620294

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
329 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,415
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K14 HWY over Solomon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K14 HWY over Solomon River in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,415 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,444 by 2044. The structure is 329 ft (100.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesK14 HWY
CrossesSolomon River
Location2.19 MI S US24
RouteState Highway 14
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.45472, -98.10917
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length329 ft (100.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,415 (2023)
Projected traffic1,444 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K14 HWY over Solomon River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is K14 HWY 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does K14 HWY over Solomon River carry?

About 1,415 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is K14 HWY over Solomon River?

The structure is 329 ft (100.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns K14 HWY over Solomon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.