US Bridges

K181 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain

Fair

Osborne County, Kansas · 0.50MI N US24 · Structure no. 999918100710451

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
808
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K181 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain is a concrete slab carrying K181 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 808 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 967 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesK181 HWY
CrossesN F Solomon R Drain
Location0.50MI N US24
RouteState Highway 181
StateKansas
Coordinates39.51472, -98.54417
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic808 (2023)
Projected traffic967 by 2044
Trucks25%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K181 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is K181 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does K181 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain carry?

About 808 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is K181 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain?

The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K181 HWY over N F Solomon R Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.