US Bridges

Rd. W13 over North Fork Solomon River

FairPosted for load

Norton County, Kansas · 0.4S 0.8W of New Almelo · Structure no. 000690523003565

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. W13 over North Fork Solomon River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rd. W13 over North Fork Solomon River in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. W13
CrossesNorth Fork Solomon River
Location0.4S 0.8W of New Almelo
RouteCounty Highway 6901
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.58921, -100.13404
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$214,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rd. W13 over North Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rd. W13 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. W13 over North Fork Solomon River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rd. W13 over North Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. W13 over North Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.