US Bridges

275 Road over N Fork Solomon Tributary

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 2.0S 2.0W of Gaylord · Structure no. 000920655303525

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

275 Road over N Fork Solomon Tributary is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 275 Road over N Fork Solomon Tributary in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 105 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries275 Road
CrossesN Fork Solomon Tributary
Location2.0S 2.0W of Gaylord
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.61872, -98.89302
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 275 Road over N Fork Solomon Tributary built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is 275 Road over N Fork Solomon Tributary 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 275 Road over N Fork Solomon Tributary carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 275 Road over N Fork Solomon Tributary?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 275 Road over N Fork Solomon Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.