US Bridges

70 E (rs 894) over S. Fork Solomon River

Fair

Sheridan County, Kansas · 1.1S 7.0E of Hoxie · Structure no. 000000000900150

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
279 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

70 E (rs 894) over S. Fork Solomon River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 70 E (rs 894) over S. Fork Solomon River in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 85 by 2044. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries70 E (rs 894)
CrossesS. Fork Solomon River
Location1.1S 7.0E of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 894
CountySheridan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.34142, -100.31167
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$578,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 70 E (rs 894) over S. Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 70 E (rs 894) 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 70 E (rs 894) over S. Fork Solomon River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 70 E (rs 894) over S. Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 70 E (rs 894) over S. Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.