US Bridges

CO RD 35 (rs 1474) over Trib to S Fork Solomon

Fair

Thomas County, Kansas · 7.0S 1.5W Menlo · Structure no. 000000000970150

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 35 (rs 1474) over Trib to S Fork Solomon is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 35 (rs 1474) over Trib to S Fork Solomon in Thomas County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 35 (rs 1474)
CrossesTrib to S Fork Solomon
Location7.0S 1.5W Menlo
RouteCounty Highway 1474
CountyThomas County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.25329, -100.75878
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic150 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 35 (rs 1474) over Trib to S Fork Solomon built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 35 (rs 1474) over Trib to S Fork Solomon 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 35 (rs 1474) over Trib to S Fork Solomon carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 35 (rs 1474) over Trib to S Fork Solomon?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 35 (rs 1474) over Trib to S Fork Solomon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.