US Bridges

Rs 1050 over Solomon River

Fair

Ottawa County, Kansas · 0.8W of Niles · Structure no. 000000000720540

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1050 over Solomon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1050 over Solomon River in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 6 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2044. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1050
CrossesSolomon River
Location0.8W of Niles
RouteCounty Highway 1050
CountyOttawa County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.96918, -97.47647
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 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 traffic260 (2000)
Projected traffic270 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Rs 1050 over Solomon River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1050 over Solomon River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1050 over Solomon River carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1050 over Solomon River?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1050 over Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.