US Bridges

Rs 1816 450-813.60 over Solomon River

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 1.4W of Solomon · Structure no. 000000000850950

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
301 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,707
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1816 450-813.60 over Solomon River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1816 450-813.60 over Solomon River in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 1,707 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,087 by 2043. The structure is 301 ft (91.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1816 450-813.60
CrossesSolomon River
Location1.4W of Solomon
RouteCounty Highway 1816
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91357, -97.40097
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,707 (2020)
Projected traffic2,087 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1816 450-813.60 over Solomon River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1816 450-813.60 over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1816 450-813.60 over Solomon River carry?

About 1,707 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1816 450-813.60 over Solomon River?

The structure is 301 ft (91.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1816 450-813.60 over Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.