US Bridges

Rd. Cc over N. Fork Solomon

FairPosted for load

Norton County, Kansas · 0.2N 2.2E of New Almeno · Structure no. 000690529103547

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. Cc over N. Fork Solomon is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Rd. Cc over N. Fork Solomon in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 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. Cc
CrossesN. Fork Solomon
Location0.2N 2.2E of New Almeno
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.59952, -100.07585
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.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating8.4 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 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 traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic30 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$184,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rd. Cc over N. Fork Solomon built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rd. Cc over N. Fork Solomon 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. Cc over N. Fork Solomon carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rd. Cc over N. Fork Solomon?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. Cc over N. Fork Solomon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.