US Bridges

140 N over North Fork Solomon River

Good

Sheridan County, Kansas · 13.5N 5.7E of Hoxie · Structure no. 000900497703620

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

140 N over North Fork Solomon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 140 N over North Fork Solomon River in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries140 N
CrossesNorth Fork Solomon River
Location13.5N 5.7E of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.55278, -100.33472
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 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 North Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 140 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 140 N over North Fork Solomon River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 140 N over North Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 140 N over North Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.