US Bridges

N Road over Trib South Fork Solomon

Fair

Rooks County, Kansas · 0.5S 5.1W of Webster · Structure no. 000820585903860

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Road over Trib South Fork Solomon is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Road over Trib South Fork Solomon in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesN Road
CrossesTrib South Fork Solomon
Location0.5S 5.1W of Webster
RouteCounty Highway 8212
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.37957, -99.51361
Functional classRural Minor 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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Road over Trib South Fork Solomon built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Road over Trib South 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N Road over Trib South Fork Solomon carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is N Road over Trib South Fork Solomon?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N Road over Trib South Fork Solomon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.