US Bridges

CO RD 36 (rs 180) over North Fork Solomon River

FairPosted for load

Thomas County, Kansas · 3.0S of Rexford · Structure no. 000000000970010

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 36 (rs 180) over North Fork Solomon River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 36 (rs 180) over North Fork Solomon River in Thomas County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 36 (rs 180)
CrossesNorth Fork Solomon River
Location3.0S of Rexford
RouteCounty Highway 180
CountyThomas County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.42363, -100.73937
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2020)
Projected traffic250 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 CO RD 36 (rs 180) over North Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 36 (rs 180) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 36 (rs 180) over North Fork Solomon River carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 36 (rs 180) over North Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 36 (rs 180) over North Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.