US Bridges

80 E over S. Fork Solomon River

FairPosted for load

Sheridan County, Kansas · 0.4N 8.0E of Hoxie · Structure no. 000900503003881

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

80 E over S. Fork Solomon River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 80 E over S. Fork Solomon River in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries80 E
CrossesS. Fork Solomon River
Location0.4N 8.0E of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySheridan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.36306, -100.29306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating13.6 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 80 E over S. Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 80 E over S. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 80 E over S. Fork Solomon River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 80 E over S. Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 80 E over S. Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.