US Bridges

S. 90th Ave. over South Fork Solomon River

Good

Osborne County, Kansas · 0.8S 2.0E of Osborne · Structure no. 000710679003787

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. 90th Ave. over South Fork Solomon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying S. 90th Ave. over South Fork Solomon River in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS. 90th Ave.
CrossesSouth Fork Solomon River
Location0.8S 2.0E of Osborne
RouteCounty Highway 1085
StateKansas
Coordinates39.4275, -98.65758
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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. 90th Ave. over South Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. 90th 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. 90th Ave. over South Fork Solomon River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S. 90th Ave. over South Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S. 90th Ave. over South Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.