US Bridges

Rd. Dd over Trib. N. Fork Solomon R.

FairPosted for load

Norton County, Kansas · 1.7E 2.0S of Lenora · Structure no. 000690539703580

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. Dd over Trib. N. Fork Solomon R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rd. Dd over Trib. N. Fork Solomon R. in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 87 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. Dd
CrossesTrib. N. Fork Solomon R.
Location1.7E 2.0S of Lenora
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.58141, -99.97106
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 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. Dd over Trib. N. Fork Solomon R. built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Rd. Dd over Trib. N. Fork Solomon R. 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. Dd over Trib. N. Fork Solomon R. carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rd. Dd over Trib. N. Fork Solomon R.?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. Dd over Trib. N. Fork Solomon R.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.