US Bridges

M Road (rs 869) over North Fork Solomon River

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 1.5S of Gaylord · Structure no. 000000000920052

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
339 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M Road (rs 869) over North Fork Solomon River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying M Road (rs 869) over North Fork Solomon River in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 339 ft (103.2 m) long and 28 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 River
Location1.5S of Gaylord
RouteCounty Highway 869
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.62575, -98.84167
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length339 ft (103.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic140 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 River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is M Road (rs 869) 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 March 2023.

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

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 339 ft (103.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.