US Bridges

140 N over Trib to N. Fork Solomon

Good

Sheridan County, Kansas · 13.5N 3.7E of Hoxie · Structure no. 000900493703620

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

140 N over Trib to N. Fork Solomon is a concrete culvert carrying 140 N over Trib to N. Fork Solomon in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries140 N
CrossesTrib to N. Fork Solomon
Location13.5N 3.7E of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySheridan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.55306, -100.37222
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 140 N over Trib to N. Fork Solomon built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 140 N over Trib to N. Fork Solomon 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 140 N over Trib to N. Fork Solomon carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 140 N over Trib to N. Fork Solomon?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 140 N over Trib to N. Fork Solomon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.