US Bridges

K9 HWY over North Fork Solomon R Drg

Good

Sheridan County, Kansas · 6.13MI E Jt K123 · Structure no. 999900900900131

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
162
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K9 HWY over North Fork Solomon R Drg is a concrete culvert carrying K9 HWY over North Fork Solomon R Drg in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 162 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesK9 HWY
CrossesNorth Fork Solomon R Drg
Location6.13MI E Jt K123
RouteState Highway 9
StateKansas
Coordinates39.5675, -100.30806
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2023)
Projected traffic165 by 2044
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K9 HWY over North Fork Solomon R Drg built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is K9 HWY over North Fork Solomon R Drg 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does K9 HWY over North Fork Solomon R Drg carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is K9 HWY over North Fork Solomon R Drg?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns K9 HWY over North Fork Solomon R Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.