US Bridges

W 1300 RD (rs 530) over North Fork Solomon

Fair

Phillips County, Kansas · S. Logan · Structure no. 000000000740080

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
403 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 1300 RD (rs 530) over North Fork Solomon is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 1300 RD (rs 530) over North Fork Solomon in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesW 1300 RD (rs 530)
CrossesNorth Fork Solomon
LocationS. Logan
RouteCounty Highway 530
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.65694, -99.5676
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length403 ft (122.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$995,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 1300 RD (rs 530) over North Fork Solomon built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 1300 RD (rs 530) over North Fork Solomon 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 W 1300 RD (rs 530) over North Fork Solomon carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 1300 RD (rs 530) over North Fork Solomon?

The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W 1300 RD (rs 530) over North Fork Solomon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.