US Bridges

W. Yankee Ln. (24) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon

GoodPosted for load

Phillips County, Kansas · 1.0S 1.0W of Logan · Structure no. 000740581303485

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Yankee Ln. (24) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Yankee Ln. (24) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Yankee Ln. (24)
CrossesTrib. N. Fork Solomon
Location1.0S 1.0W of Logan
RouteCounty Highway 7402
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.64698, -99.58236
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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. Yankee Ln. (24) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Yankee Ln. (24) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon 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. Yankee Ln. (24) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. Yankee Ln. (24) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W. Yankee Ln. (24) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.