P.5-20.5 Local over Trib. to Solomon River
PoorOttawa County, Kansas · 2.5W 0.5S of Bennington · Structure no. 000720787504345
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
P.5-20.5 Local over Trib. to Solomon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying P.5-20.5 Local over Trib. to Solomon River in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 P.5-20.5 Local over Trib. to Solomon River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is P.5-20.5 Local over Trib. to Solomon River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does P.5-20.5 Local over Trib. to Solomon River carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2001 count).
How long is P.5-20.5 Local over Trib. to Solomon River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns P.5-20.5 Local over Trib. to Solomon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.