US Bridges

2 Road (rs 582) over South Fork Solomon River

Fair

Rooks County, Kansas · 3.7N of Damar · Structure no. 000000000820010

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
473 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2 Road (rs 582) over South Fork Solomon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2 Road (rs 582) over South Fork Solomon River in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 72 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.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 473 ft (144.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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Carries2 Road (rs 582)
CrossesSouth Fork Solomon River
Location3.7N of Damar
RouteCounty Highway 582
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.37389, -99.58517
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length473 ft (144.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$450,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2 Road (rs 582) over South Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is 2 Road (rs 582) over South Fork Solomon River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 2 Road (rs 582) over South Fork Solomon River carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 2 Road (rs 582) over South Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 473 ft (144.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 2 Road (rs 582) over South Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.