US Bridges

K25 HWY over N Fork Solomon River

Good

Thomas County, Kansas · 2.72 MI South of I-70 · Structure no. 999902500970521

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
778
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K25 HWY over N Fork Solomon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying K25 HWY over N Fork Solomon River in Thomas County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 778 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 877 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesK25 HWY
CrossesN Fork Solomon River
Location2.72 MI South of I-70
RouteState Highway 25
StateKansas
Coordinates39.32528, -101.055
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic778 (2023)
Projected traffic877 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K25 HWY over N Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is K25 HWY over N 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does K25 HWY over N Fork Solomon River carry?

About 778 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is K25 HWY over N Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K25 HWY over N Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.