US Bridges

W. Yankee Rd. (13) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon

PoorPosted for load

Phillips County, Kansas · 2.0W of Logan · Structure no. 000740579103480

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Yankee Rd. (13) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon is a concrete slab carrying W. Yankee Rd. (13) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Yankee Rd. (13)
CrossesTrib. N. Fork Solomon
Location2.0W of Logan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.65434, -99.60811
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Yankee Rd. (13) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Yankee Rd. (13) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does W. Yankee Rd. (13) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. Yankee Rd. (13) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns W. Yankee Rd. (13) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.