US Bridges

20 Road over South Fork Solomon River

Fair

Rooks County, Kansas · 0.2S 1.3E of Stockton · Structure no. 000820615003782

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

20 Road over South Fork Solomon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 20 Road over South Fork Solomon River in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries20 Road
CrossesSouth Fork Solomon River
Location0.2S 1.3E of Stockton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.43414, -99.24964
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 20 Road over South Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20 Road 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 20 Road over South Fork Solomon River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 20 Road over South Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 20 Road over South Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.