US Bridges

CO RD 3 (rs 1513) over S. Fork Solomon River

Good

Thomas County, Kansas · 8.0S 1.0E of Brewster · Structure no. 000000000970240

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 3 (rs 1513) over S. Fork Solomon River is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 3 (rs 1513) over S. Fork Solomon River in Thomas County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 3 (rs 1513)
CrossesS. Fork Solomon River
Location8.0S 1.0E of Brewster
RouteCounty Highway 1513
StateKansas
Coordinates39.24631, -101.35414
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 3 (rs 1513) over S. Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 3 (rs 1513) over S. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 3 (rs 1513) over S. Fork Solomon River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CO RD 3 (rs 1513) over S. Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 3 (rs 1513) over S. Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.