US Bridges

Rd. W14 over North Fork Solomon River

Good

Norton County, Kansas · 0.5S 2.0W of New Almelo · Structure no. 000690521003567

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. W14 over North Fork Solomon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rd. W14 over North Fork Solomon River in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. W14
CrossesNorth Fork Solomon River
Location0.5S 2.0W of New Almelo
RouteCounty Highway 240
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.58502, -100.15253
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rd. W14 over North Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rd. W14 over North Fork Solomon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Rd. W14 over North Fork Solomon River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rd. W14 over North Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. W14 over North Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.