US Bridges

K-106 HWY over Solomon River Drainage

Good

Ottawa County, Kansas · 3.8 MI S U-81/K-106 JCT · Structure no. 999910600720521

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
203
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-106 HWY over Solomon River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-106 HWY over Solomon River Drainage in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 203 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 207 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-106 HWY
CrossesSolomon River Drainage
Location3.8 MI S U-81/K-106 JCT
RouteState Highway 106
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10306, -97.60528
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2023)
Projected traffic207 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-106 HWY over Solomon River Drainage built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-106 HWY over Solomon River Drainage 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does K-106 HWY over Solomon River Drainage carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is K-106 HWY over Solomon River Drainage?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns K-106 HWY over Solomon River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.