US Bridges

80 W (rs 273) over S. Fork Solomon River

Fair

Sheridan County, Kansas · 6.4S 8.0W of Hoxie · Structure no. 000000000900030

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
318 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

80 W (rs 273) over S. Fork Solomon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 80 W (rs 273) over S. Fork Solomon River in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2044. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries80 W (rs 273)
CrossesS. Fork Solomon River
Location6.4S 8.0W of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 273
CountySheridan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.26394, -100.59142
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadH 15
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic95 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 80 W (rs 273) over S. Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is 80 W (rs 273) over S. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 80 W (rs 273) over S. Fork Solomon River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 80 W (rs 273) over S. Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 80 W (rs 273) over S. Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.