US Bridges

W 500 RD (rs 534) over North Fork Solomon River

FairPosted for load

Phillips County, Kansas · 0.2S of Speed · Structure no. 000000000740200

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
339 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 500 RD (rs 534) over North Fork Solomon River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying W 500 RD (rs 534) over North Fork Solomon River in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2044. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesW 500 RD (rs 534)
CrossesNorth Fork Solomon River
Location0.2S of Speed
RouteCounty Highway 534
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.67, -99.42181
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
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.3 US tons
Inventory rating13.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic175 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 500 RD (rs 534) over North Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 500 RD (rs 534) over North Fork 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 W 500 RD (rs 534) over North Fork Solomon River carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 500 RD (rs 534) over North Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W 500 RD (rs 534) over North Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.