US Bridges

E. Yankee (207) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon

FairPosted for load

Phillips County, Kansas · 1.5S 1.0E of Kirwin · Structure no. 000740633103480

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Yankee (207) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Yankee (207) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Yankee (207)
CrossesTrib. N. Fork Solomon
Location1.5S 1.0E of Kirwin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.65498, -99.10308
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 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$98,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Yankee (207) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is E. Yankee (207) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does E. Yankee (207) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E. Yankee (207) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns E. Yankee (207) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.