US Bridges

E. Yankee RD (211) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon

Good

Phillips County, Kansas · 1.0S 1.5E of Kirwin · Structure no. 000740633703480

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Yankee RD (211) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Yankee RD (211) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Yankee RD (211)
CrossesTrib. N. Fork Solomon
Location1.0S 1.5E of Kirwin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.65499, -99.09007
Functional classRural Local

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic30 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 RD (211) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Yankee RD (211) 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 E. Yankee RD (211) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E. Yankee RD (211) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E. Yankee RD (211) over Trib. N. Fork Solomon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.