US Bridges

80 N over North Fork Solomon River

Fair

Sheridan County, Kansas · 7.5N 8.2W of Hoxie · Structure no. 000900469903740

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

80 N over North Fork Solomon River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 80 N over North Fork Solomon River in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries80 N
CrossesNorth Fork Solomon River
Location7.5N 8.2W of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySheridan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.46639, -100.5925
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 80 N over North Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is 80 N over North 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 N over North Fork Solomon River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 80 N over North Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 80 N over North Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.