US Bridges

W. 700 RD (82) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon

PoorPosted for load

Phillips County, Kansas · 4.0S 2.0W of Speed · Structure no. 000740595003527

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 700 RD (82) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. 700 RD (82) 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 700 RD (82)
CrossesTrib. N. Fork Solomon
Location4.0S 2.0W of Speed
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.61536, -99.4592
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. 700 RD (82) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon built?

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

What condition is W. 700 RD (82) 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. 700 RD (82) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. 700 RD (82) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns W. 700 RD (82) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.