US Bridges

Rd. E12 over N. Fork Solomon River

Fair

Norton County, Kansas · 0.4N 4.0E of Densmore · Structure no. 000690573003486

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. E12 over N. Fork Solomon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rd. E12 over N. Fork Solomon River in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. E12
CrossesN. Fork Solomon River
Location0.4N 4.0E of Densmore
RouteCounty Highway 6902
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.64582, -99.66561
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 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 traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$426,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rd. E12 over N. Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rd. E12 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 Rd. E12 over N. Fork Solomon River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rd. E12 over N. Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. E12 over N. Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.