US Bridges

50 E (rs 894) over N. Fork Solomon River

FairPosted for load

Sheridan County, Kansas · 12.3N 5.0E of Hoxie · Structure no. 000000000900190

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

50 E (rs 894) over N. Fork Solomon River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 50 E (rs 894) over N. Fork Solomon River in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries50 E (rs 894)
CrossesN. Fork Solomon River
Location12.3N 5.0E of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 894
CountySheridan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.53589, -100.34861
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic25 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$424,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 50 E (rs 894) over N. Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 50 E (rs 894) over N. 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 50 E (rs 894) over N. Fork Solomon River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 50 E (rs 894) over N. Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 50 E (rs 894) over N. Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.