US Bridges

M Road (rs 869) over North Fork Solomon Trib.

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 2.3S of Gaylord · Structure no. 000000000920051

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M Road (rs 869) over North Fork Solomon Trib. is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying M Road (rs 869) over North Fork Solomon Trib. in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesM Road (rs 869)
CrossesNorth Fork Solomon Trib.
Location2.3S of Gaylord
RouteCounty Highway 869
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.60694, -98.84172
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.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M Road (rs 869) over North Fork Solomon Trib. built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is M Road (rs 869) over North Fork Solomon Trib. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does M Road (rs 869) over North Fork Solomon Trib. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is M Road (rs 869) over North Fork Solomon Trib.?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns M Road (rs 869) over North Fork Solomon Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.