US Bridges

W. Zenith (4) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon

Fair

Phillips County, Kansas · 1.5S 2.5W of Logan · Structure no. 000740577503500

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Zenith (4) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Zenith (4) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Zenith (4)
CrossesTrib. N. Fork Solomon
Location1.5S 2.5W of Logan
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.63999, -99.61628
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 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 W. Zenith (4) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Zenith (4) over Trib. N. 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. Zenith (4) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. Zenith (4) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W. Zenith (4) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.