US Bridges

Rd. Bb over N. Fork Solomon River

Good

Norton County, Kansas · 2.0W 1.0S of Edmond · Structure no. 000690551303540

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. Bb over N. Fork Solomon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rd. Bb over N. Fork Solomon River in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. Bb
CrossesN. Fork Solomon River
Location2.0W 1.0S of Edmond
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.61028, -99.86694
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1999, making it 26 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 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.