US Bridges

Rd. Cc over North Fork Solomon River

Fair

Norton County, Kansas · 4.0W of Lenora · Structure no. 000690529403547

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. Cc over North Fork Solomon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rd. Cc over North Fork Solomon River in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 65 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. Cc
CrossesNorth Fork Solomon River
Location4.0W of Lenora
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.59954, -100.07098
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$207,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. Cc over North Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.