US Bridges

15 Road over South Fork Solomon River

GoodPosted for load

Rooks County, Kansas · 2.4S 3.6W of Stockton · Structure no. 000820605003824

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

15 Road over South Fork Solomon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 15 Road over South Fork Solomon River in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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Carries15 Road
CrossesSouth Fork Solomon River
Location2.4S 3.6W of Stockton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.40273, -99.34293
Functional classRural Local

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 15 Road over South Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15 Road 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 15 Road over South Fork Solomon River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 15 Road over South Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 15 Road over South Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.