US Bridges

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

Good

Norton County, Kansas · 0.5S 1.0E of Edmond · Structure no. 000690557803524

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. Aa over Trib. N. Fork Solomon R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rd. Aa over Trib. N. Fork Solomon R. in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. Aa
CrossesTrib. N. Fork Solomon R.
Location0.5S 1.0E of Edmond
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.61777, -99.80084
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rd. Aa over Trib. N. Fork Solomon R. built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

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

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.