US Bridges

C Road (rs 632) over North Fork Solomon River

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 0.9S of Claudell · Structure no. 000000000920027

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C Road (rs 632) over North Fork Solomon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C Road (rs 632) over North Fork Solomon River in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesC Road (rs 632)
CrossesNorth Fork Solomon River
Location0.9S of Claudell
RouteCounty Highway 632
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.65305, -99.02897
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.2 US tons
Inventory rating12.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 C Road (rs 632) over North Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is C Road (rs 632) 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 C Road (rs 632) over North Fork Solomon River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is C Road (rs 632) over North Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C Road (rs 632) over North Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.