US Bridges

70 E (rs 894) over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon

Fair

Sheridan County, Kansas · 0.1N 7.0E of Hoxie · Structure no. 000000000900160

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

70 E (rs 894) over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon is a concrete culvert carrying 70 E (rs 894) over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries70 E (rs 894)
CrossesTrib. to S. Fork Solomon
Location0.1N 7.0E of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 894
CountySheridan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.3575, -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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 70 E (rs 894) over Trib. to S. Fork Solomon built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

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

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.