US Bridges

130 W (rs 1674) over S. Fork Solomon River

GoodPosted for load

Sheridan County, Kansas · 6.7S 13.0W of Hoxie · Structure no. 000000000900330

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

130 W (rs 1674) over S. Fork Solomon River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 130 W (rs 1674) over S. Fork Solomon River in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries130 W (rs 1674)
CrossesS. Fork Solomon River
Location6.7S 13.0W of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 1674
CountySheridan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.26003, -100.68431
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length219 ft (66.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 130 W (rs 1674) over S. Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 130 W (rs 1674) over S. Fork Solomon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does 130 W (rs 1674) over S. Fork Solomon River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 130 W (rs 1674) over S. Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 130 W (rs 1674) over S. Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.