US Bridges

W. 1600 RD (3) over N. Fork Solomon River

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Phillips County, Kansas · 0.5S 3.0W of Logan · Structure no. 000740577203482

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 1600 RD (3) over N. Fork Solomon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying W. 1600 RD (3) over N. Fork Solomon River in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 1600 RD (3)
CrossesN. Fork Solomon River
Location0.5S 3.0W of Logan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.65129, -99.625
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 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 traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$430,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. 1600 RD (3) over N. Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 1600 RD (3) over N. Fork 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does W. 1600 RD (3) over N. Fork Solomon River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. 1600 RD (3) over N. Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W. 1600 RD (3) over N. Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.