US Bridges

Rd. Bb over North Fork Solomon River

FairPosted for load

Norton County, Kansas · 1.0W of Lenora · Structure no. 000690533903540

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. Bb over North Fork Solomon River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Rd. Bb over North Fork Solomon River in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. Bb
CrossesNorth Fork Solomon River
Location1.0W of Lenora
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.61042, -100.02354
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.5 US tons
Inventory rating5.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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$181,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. Bb over North Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.