US Bridges

W. 65th Dr. over Trib South Fork Solomon

FairPosted for load

Osborne County, Kansas · 0.7E of Alton · Structure no. 000710647703726

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 65th Dr. over Trib South Fork Solomon is a concrete tee beam 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 65th Dr.
CrossesTrib South Fork Solomon
Location0.7E of Alton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.4717, -98.93989
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

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

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.