US Bridges

Rs 1824 (rd. W12) over North Fork Soloman River

FairPosted for load

Norton County, Kansas · 0.6S of New Almelo · Structure no. 000000000690470

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1824 (rd. W12) over North Fork Soloman River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1824 (rd. W12) over North Fork Soloman River in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1824 (rd. W12)
CrossesNorth Fork Soloman River
Location0.6S of New Almelo
RouteCounty Highway 1824
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.58827, -100.11781
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length233 ft (70.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$699,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1824 (rd. W12) over North Fork Soloman River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1824 (rd. W12) over North Fork Soloman 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1824 (rd. W12) over North Fork Soloman River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rs 1824 (rd. W12) over North Fork Soloman River?

The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1824 (rd. W12) over North Fork Soloman River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.