US Bridges

US 283 HWY over N Fk Solomon River

Good

Norton County, Kansas · 3.57 MI N Graham Coln · Structure no. 999928300690601

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
363 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
903
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 283 HWY over N Fk Solomon River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 283 HWY over N Fk Solomon River in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 903 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 921 by 2044. The structure is 363 ft (110.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 283 HWY
CrossesN Fk Solomon River
Location3.57 MI N Graham Coln
RouteU.S. Route 283
StateKansas
Coordinates39.61778, -99.85222
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length363 ft (110.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic903 (2023)
Projected traffic921 by 2044
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US 283 HWY over N Fk Solomon River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 283 HWY over N Fk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 283 HWY over N Fk Solomon River carry?

About 903 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is US 283 HWY over N Fk Solomon River?

The structure is 363 ft (110.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 283 HWY over N Fk Solomon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.