US Bridges

O.2-18 Minor over Solomon River

Good

Ottawa County, Kansas · 4.0S 2.0E of Minneapolis · Structure no. 000720785204300

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

O.2-18 Minor over Solomon River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying O.2-18 Minor over Solomon River in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesO.2-18 Minor
CrossesSolomon River
Location4.0S 2.0E of Minneapolis
RouteCounty Highway 7206
CountyOttawa County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05958, -97.66199
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 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 traffic50 (2001)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 O.2-18 Minor over Solomon River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is O.2-18 Minor 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 O.2-18 Minor over Solomon River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is O.2-18 Minor over Solomon River?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns O.2-18 Minor over Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.