US Bridges

50 W over North Fork Solomon River

FairPosted for load

Sheridan County, Kansas · 8.5N 5.0W of Hoxie · Structure no. 000900477003720

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

50 W over North Fork Solomon River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 50 W over North Fork Solomon River in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries50 W
CrossesNorth Fork Solomon River
Location8.5N 5.0W of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySheridan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.48139, -100.535
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.1 US tons
Inventory rating6.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 50 W over North Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is 50 W 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 50 W over North Fork Solomon River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 50 W over North Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 50 W over North Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.