US Bridges

10th Ave. over South Fork Solomon River

GoodPosted for load

Osborne County, Kansas · 1.2S 10.0E of Osborne · Structure no. 000710695003802

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th Ave. over South Fork Solomon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 10th Ave. over South Fork Solomon River in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
Carries10th Ave.
CrossesSouth Fork Solomon River
Location1.2S 10.0E of Osborne
RouteCounty Highway 7117
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.41941, -98.50747
Functional classRural Minor 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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length186 ft (56.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 10th Ave. over South Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10th 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 10th Ave. over South Fork Solomon River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 10th Ave. over South Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 10th Ave. over South Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.