US Bridges

Rd. Z over Trib N. Fk. Solomon Riv.

Fair

Norton County, Kansas · 5.0E of Densmore · Structure no. 000690573903500

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. Z over Trib N. Fk. Solomon Riv. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rd. Z over Trib N. Fk. Solomon Riv. in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. Z
CrossesTrib N. Fk. Solomon Riv.
Location5.0E of Densmore
RouteCounty Highway 6902
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.63965, -99.64847
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic50 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rd. Z over Trib N. Fk. Solomon Riv. built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rd. Z over Trib N. Fk. Solomon Riv. 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. Z over Trib N. Fk. Solomon Riv. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rd. Z over Trib N. Fk. Solomon Riv.?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. Z over Trib N. Fk. Solomon Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.