US Bridges

US281 HWY over S F Solomon R Drain

Good

Osborne County, Kansas · 1.44MI S Sjct U24 · Structure no. 999928100710331

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
951
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US281 HWY over S F Solomon R Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US281 HWY over S F Solomon R Drain in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 951 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesUS281 HWY
CrossesS F Solomon R Drain
Location1.44MI S Sjct U24
RouteU.S. Route 281
StateKansas
Coordinates39.43167, -98.69472
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic951 (2023)
Projected traffic970 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US281 HWY over S F Solomon R Drain built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US281 HWY over S F Solomon R Drain 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US281 HWY over S F Solomon R Drain carry?

About 951 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US281 HWY over S F Solomon R Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US281 HWY over S F Solomon R Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.