US Bridges

N Road over Trib South Fork Solomon

Fair

Rooks County, Kansas · 0.5S 2.9W of Webster · Structure no. 000820591103860

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 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 5 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 35 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesN Road
CrossesTrib South Fork Solomon
Location0.5S 2.9W of Webster
RouteCounty Highway 8212
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.37944, -99.47019
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N Road over Trib South Fork Solomon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.