US Bridges

30 Road over South Fork Solomon River

Fair

Rooks County, Kansas · 0.2S 2.0E of Woodston · Structure no. 000820635003761

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30 Road over South Fork Solomon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 30 Road over South Fork Solomon River in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries30 Road
CrossesSouth Fork Solomon River
Location0.2S 2.0E of Woodston
RouteCounty Highway 8215
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.45111, -99.06361
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 30 Road over South Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30 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 30 Road over South Fork Solomon River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 30 Road over South Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 30 Road over South Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.