I70 HWY WB over Solomon River
FairSaline County, Kansas · 11.71 MI E of K143 · Structure no. 999907000850761
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 578 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I70 HWY WB over Solomon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I70 HWY WB over Solomon River in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 64 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,647 by 2044. The structure is 578 ft (176.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I70 HWY WB over Solomon River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is I70 HWY WB over 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does I70 HWY WB over Solomon River carry?
About 8,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I70 HWY WB over Solomon River?
The structure is 578 ft (176.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I70 HWY WB over Solomon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.