W-23 Minor over Solomon River
GoodOttawa County, Kansas · 1.0W of Verdi · Structure no. 000720801004400
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 324 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W-23 Minor over Solomon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W-23 Minor over Solomon River in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W-23 Minor over Solomon River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is W-23 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does W-23 Minor over Solomon River carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2001 count).
How long is W-23 Minor over Solomon River?
The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns W-23 Minor over Solomon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.