US Bridges

80 N over North Fork Solomon River

Good

Sheridan County, Kansas · 7.5N 7.4W of Hoxie · Structure no. 000900471703740

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

80 N over North Fork Solomon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 80 N over North Fork Solomon River in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 25 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 7.4W of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySheridan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.46639, -100.57778
Functional classRural Local

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 80 N over North Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 80 N over North Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 80 N over North Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.