US Bridges

30 W over South Fork Solomon River

FairPosted for load

Sheridan County, Kansas · 5.0S 3.0W of Hoxie · Structure no. 000900481003985

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30 W over South Fork Solomon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 30 W over South Fork Solomon River in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries30 W
CrossesSouth Fork Solomon River
Location5.0S 3.0W of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySheridan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.29167, -100.49778
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 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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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$255,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 30 W over South Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30 W over South 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 30 W over South Fork Solomon River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 30 W over South Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 30 W over South Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.