US Bridges

W. 80th Dr. over Trib South Fork Solomon

Fair

Osborne County, Kansas · 0.2S 1.3E of Bloomington · Structure no. 000710667003760

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 80th Dr. over Trib South Fork Solomon is a concrete culvert carrying W. 80th Dr. over Trib South Fork Solomon in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesW. 80th Dr.
CrossesTrib South Fork Solomon
Location0.2S 1.3E of Bloomington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.45252, -98.76942
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2020)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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. 80th Dr. over Trib South Fork Solomon built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 80th 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. 80th Dr. over Trib South Fork Solomon carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. 80th Dr. over Trib South Fork Solomon?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns W. 80th Dr. over Trib South Fork Solomon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.