US Bridges

W. 1000 Rd. (53) over N. Fork Solomon River

Good

Phillips County, Kansas · 2.5E of Logan · Structure no. 000740589003467

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 1000 Rd. (53) over N. Fork Solomon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying W. 1000 Rd. (53) over N. Fork Solomon River in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 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. 1000 Rd. (53)
CrossesN. Fork Solomon River
Location2.5E of Logan
RouteCounty Highway 7403
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.65942, -99.51545
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 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 traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 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. 1000 Rd. (53) over N. Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 1000 Rd. (53) 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. 1000 Rd. (53) over N. Fork Solomon River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. 1000 Rd. (53) over N. Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W. 1000 Rd. (53) over N. Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.