US Bridges

Rd. Bb over N. Fork Solomon River

Good

Norton County, Kansas · 4.0 E of Lenora · Structure no. 000690545203540

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. Bb over N. Fork Solomon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rd. Bb over N. Fork Solomon River in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. Bb
CrossesN. Fork Solomon River
Location4.0 E of Lenora
RouteCounty Highway 1338
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.61051, -99.92556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic35 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rd. Bb over N. Fork Solomon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Rd. Bb over N. Fork Solomon River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. Bb over N. Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.