US Bridges

Rd. W15 over North Fork Solomon River

FairPosted for load

Norton County, Kansas · 0.5S 3.3W of New Almelo · Structure no. 000690517003568

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. W15 over North Fork Solomon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rd. W15 over North Fork Solomon River in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. W15
CrossesNorth Fork Solomon River
Location0.5S 3.3W of New Almelo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.58431, -100.18033
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating27.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$52,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rd. W15 over North Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rd. W15 over North Fork 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rd. W15 over North Fork Solomon River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rd. W15 over North Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. W15 over North Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.