N-15.5 Local over Solomon River
GoodOttawa County, Kansas · 0.5W of Lindsey · Structure no. 000720783004245
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 199 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N-15.5 Local over Solomon River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N-15.5 Local over Solomon River in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N-15.5 Local over Solomon River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is N-15.5 Local over 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does N-15.5 Local over Solomon River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N-15.5 Local over Solomon River?
The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns N-15.5 Local over Solomon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.