US Bridges

28 Road (rs 529) over S Fork Solomon Tributary

Good

Rooks County, Kansas · 3.8N of Woodston · Structure no. 000000000820004

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28 Road (rs 529) over S Fork Solomon Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying 28 Road (rs 529) over S Fork Solomon Tributary in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

Carries28 Road (rs 529)
CrossesS Fork Solomon Tributary
Location3.8N of Woodston
RouteCounty Highway 529
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 28 Road (rs 529) over S Fork Solomon Tributary built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28 Road (rs 529) over S Fork Solomon Tributary 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 28 Road (rs 529) over S Fork Solomon Tributary carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 28 Road (rs 529) over S Fork Solomon Tributary?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 28 Road (rs 529) over S Fork Solomon Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.