US Bridges

U-283 HWY over Soloman River Drainage

Good

Norton County, Kansas · 0.38 MI N of U283/K9 JCT · Structure no. 999928300690641

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
943
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U-283 HWY over Soloman River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying U-283 HWY over Soloman River Drainage 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 943 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,021 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

Location

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CarriesU-283 HWY
CrossesSoloman River Drainage
Location0.38 MI N of U283/K9 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 283
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.62639, -99.88972
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic943 (2023)
Projected traffic1,021 by 2044
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.8 mi (114 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 U-283 HWY over Soloman River Drainage built?

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

What condition is U-283 HWY over Soloman River Drainage 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does U-283 HWY over Soloman River Drainage carry?

About 943 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is U-283 HWY over Soloman River Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns U-283 HWY over Soloman River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.