US Bridges

W. 60th Dr. over Trib North Fork Solomon

Good

Osborne County, Kansas · 2.0S 0.3W of Downs · Structure no. 000710689703720

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 60th Dr. over Trib North Fork Solomon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. 60th Dr. over Trib North Fork Solomon in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 60th Dr.
CrossesTrib North Fork Solomon
Location2.0S 0.3W of Downs
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.4804, -98.55174
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.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. 60th Dr. over Trib North Fork Solomon built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 60th Dr. over Trib North Fork Solomon 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 W. 60th Dr. over Trib North Fork Solomon carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. 60th Dr. over Trib North Fork Solomon?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W. 60th Dr. over Trib North Fork Solomon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.