US Bridges

K9 HWY over N Fk Solomon R Drainage

Fair

Norton County, Kansas · 00.54 MI E Ejct US283 · Structure no. 999900900690461

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
417
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K9 HWY over N Fk Solomon R Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K9 HWY over N Fk Solomon R Drainage in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 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 417 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesK9 HWY
CrossesN Fk Solomon R Drainage
Location00.54 MI E Ejct US283
RouteState Highway 9
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.62528, -99.84139
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2023)
Projected traffic452 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K9 HWY over N Fk Solomon R Drainage built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is K9 HWY over N Fk Solomon R Drainage 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does K9 HWY over N Fk Solomon R Drainage carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is K9 HWY over N Fk Solomon R Drainage?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns K9 HWY over N Fk Solomon R Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.