US Bridges

290 Road over N Fork Solomon Tributary

PoorPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 3.5S 2.0W of Gaylord · Structure no. 000920655403560

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

290 Road over N Fork Solomon Tributary is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 290 Road over N Fork Solomon Tributary in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries290 Road
CrossesN Fork Solomon Tributary
Location3.5S 2.0W of Gaylord
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.59694, -98.88815
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.7 US tons
Inventory rating11.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 290 Road over N Fork Solomon Tributary built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is 290 Road over N Fork Solomon Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does 290 Road over N Fork Solomon Tributary carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 290 Road over N Fork Solomon Tributary?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 290 Road over N Fork Solomon Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.