US Bridges

Q Road over North Fork Solomon Trib.

Fair

Smith County, Kansas · 2.0S of Harlan · Structure no. 000920669003580

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Q Road over North Fork Solomon Trib. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Q Road over North Fork Solomon Trib. in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesQ Road
CrossesNorth Fork Solomon Trib.
Location2.0S of Harlan
RouteCounty Highway 9211
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.58198, -98.76747
Functional classRural Minor 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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (69 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Q Road over North Fork Solomon Trib. built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Q Road 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 Q Road over North Fork Solomon Trib. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Q Road over North Fork Solomon Trib.?

The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Q Road over North Fork Solomon Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.