US Bridges

S. Center Rd. over N. Fork Solomon River

Fair

Norton County, Kansas · 6.0E of Lenora · Structure no. 000690549003529

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Center Rd. over N. Fork Solomon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying S. Center Rd. over N. Fork Solomon River in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Center Rd.
CrossesN. Fork Solomon River
Location6.0E of Lenora
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.61049, -99.89001
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Center Rd. over N. Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Center Rd. over N. 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 S. Center Rd. over N. Fork Solomon River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S. Center Rd. over N. Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S. Center Rd. over N. Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.