US Bridges

Q.2-19 Local over Trib. to Solomon River

Fair

Ottawa County, Kansas · 0.5N 1.5W of Bennington · Structure no. 000720789204320

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
71 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Q.2-19 Local over Trib. to Solomon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Q.2-19 Local over Trib. to Solomon River in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesQ.2-19 Local
CrossesTrib. to Solomon River
Location0.5N 1.5W of Bennington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOttawa County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04511, -97.62737
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2001)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Q.2-19 Local over Trib. to Solomon River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Q.2-19 Local over Trib. to 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Q.2-19 Local over Trib. to Solomon River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Q.2-19 Local over Trib. to Solomon River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Q.2-19 Local over Trib. to Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.