US Bridges

30 E over South Fork Solomon River

PoorPosted for load

Sheridan County, Kansas · 3.3S 3.0E of Hoxie · Structure no. 000900493003947

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30 E over South Fork Solomon River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 30 E over South Fork Solomon River in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries30 E
CrossesSouth Fork Solomon River
Location3.3S 3.0E of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.31029, -100.38636
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 30 E over South Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30 E over South Fork Solomon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does 30 E over South Fork Solomon River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 30 E over South Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 30 E over South Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.