US Bridges

W. Yankee RD (86) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon

Poor

Phillips County, Kansas · 1.5S 1.0W of Speed · Structure no. 000740595703480

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Yankee RD (86) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Yankee RD (86) 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 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Yankee RD (86)
CrossesTrib. N. Fork Solomon
Location1.5S 1.0W of Speed
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.6543, -99.44451
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: 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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 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 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Yankee RD (86) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon built?

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

What condition is W. Yankee RD (86) 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 (86) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. Yankee RD (86) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns W. Yankee RD (86) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.