US Bridges

W Big Bear Ln. (8) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon

FairPosted for load

Phillips County, Kansas · 3.5S 2.5W of Logan · Structure no. 000740577703543

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Big Bear Ln. (8) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Big Bear Ln. (8) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW Big Bear Ln. (8)
CrossesTrib. N. Fork Solomon
Location3.5S 2.5W of Logan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.60735, -99.61485
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Big Bear Ln. (8) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Big Bear Ln. (8) 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 Big Bear Ln. (8) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W Big Bear Ln. (8) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns W Big Bear Ln. (8) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.