US Bridges

W. 65th Dr. over Trib South Fork Solomon

FairPosted for load

Osborne County, Kansas · 0.3N 1.2W of Alton · Structure no. 000710643803727

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 65th Dr. over Trib South Fork Solomon is a concrete culvert carrying W. 65th Dr. over Trib South Fork Solomon in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 65th Dr.
CrossesTrib South Fork Solomon
Location0.3N 1.2W of Alton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.47021, -98.97613
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

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 W. 65th Dr. over Trib South Fork Solomon built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 65th Dr. over Trib South Fork Solomon 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W. 65th Dr. over Trib South Fork Solomon carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. 65th Dr. over Trib South Fork Solomon?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns W. 65th Dr. over Trib South Fork Solomon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.