US Bridges

CO RD 35 (rs 1474) over South Fork Solomon River

FairPosted for load

Thomas County, Kansas · 5.0S 1.5W of Menlo · Structure no. 000000000970160

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 35 (rs 1474) over South Fork Solomon River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 35 (rs 1474) over South Fork Solomon River in Thomas County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 35 (rs 1474)
CrossesSouth Fork Solomon River
Location5.0S 1.5W of Menlo
RouteCounty Highway 1474
CountyThomas County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.27988, -100.7585
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (63.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 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 traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 35 (rs 1474) over South Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 35 (rs 1474) over South 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 35 (rs 1474) over South Fork Solomon River carry?

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

How long is CO RD 35 (rs 1474) over South Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 35 (rs 1474) over South Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.