US Bridges

L Road over North Fork Solomon River

Good

Smith County, Kansas · 1.0S.W. of Gaylord · Structure no. 000920659303504

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L Road over North Fork Solomon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying L Road over North Fork Solomon River in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesL Road
CrossesNorth Fork Solomon River
Location1.0S.W. of Gaylord
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.63462, -98.85575
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 L Road over North Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is L Road over North Fork Solomon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does L Road over North Fork Solomon River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is L Road over North Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns L Road over North Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.