US Bridges

S 160th Ave. over South Fork Solomon River

Good

Osborne County, Kansas · 0.8S of Bloomington · Structure no. 000710665003767

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 160th Ave. over South Fork Solomon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying S 160th Ave. over South Fork Solomon River in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS 160th Ave.
CrossesSouth Fork Solomon River
Location0.8S of Bloomington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.44191, -98.78705
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 S 160th Ave. over South Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 160th Ave. over South Fork 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S 160th Ave. over South Fork Solomon River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S 160th Ave. over South Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S 160th Ave. over South Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.