US Bridges

70 E over North Fork Solomon River

Good

Sheridan County, Kansas · 14.2N 7.0E of Hoxie · Structure no. 000900501003603

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

70 E over North Fork Solomon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 70 E over North Fork Solomon River in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries70 E
CrossesNorth Fork Solomon River
Location14.2N 7.0E of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.56361, -100.31083
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 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 traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic25 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 70 E over North Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 70 E 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 70 E over North Fork Solomon River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 70 E over North Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 70 E over North Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.