US Bridges

G Lane (rs 515) over North Fork Solomon River

Fair

Smith County, Kansas · 0.5S of Cedar · Structure no. 000000000920006

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
339 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

G Lane (rs 515) over North Fork Solomon River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying G Lane (rs 515) over North Fork Solomon River in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesG Lane (rs 515)
CrossesNorth Fork Solomon River
Location0.5S of Cedar
RouteCounty Highway 515
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.65022, -98.94469
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 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 traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 G Lane (rs 515) over North Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is G Lane (rs 515) over North 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 G Lane (rs 515) over North Fork Solomon River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is G Lane (rs 515) over North Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns G Lane (rs 515) over North Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.