US Bridges

28 Road (rs 916) over South Fork Solomon River

GoodPosted for load

Rooks County, Kansas · 1.0S of Woodston · Structure no. 000000000820033

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
424 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28 Road (rs 916) over South Fork Solomon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 28 Road (rs 916) over South Fork Solomon River in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 424 ft (129.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries28 Road (rs 916)
CrossesSouth Fork Solomon River
Location1.0S of Woodston
RouteCounty Highway 916
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.43917, -99.10167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 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 rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length424 ft (129.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 28 Road (rs 916) over South Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is 28 Road (rs 916) over South Fork Solomon River 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 916) over South Fork Solomon River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 28 Road (rs 916) over South Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 424 ft (129.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 28 Road (rs 916) over South Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.