US Bridges

US83 HWY over S Fork Solomon River

Good

Thomas County, Kansas · 6.61 MI N Jt I70 · Structure no. 999908300970551

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
84 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,915
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US83 HWY over S Fork Solomon River is a concrete culvert carrying US83 HWY over S Fork Solomon River in Thomas County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,915 vehicles a day, roughly 61% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,902 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 62 ft wide.

CarriesUS83 HWY
CrossesS Fork Solomon River
Location6.61 MI N Jt I70
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateKansas
Coordinates39.28361, -100.87056
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,915 (2023)
Projected traffic2,902 by 2044
Trucks61%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US83 HWY over S Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US83 HWY 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US83 HWY over S Fork Solomon River carry?

About 1,915 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 61% are trucks.

How long is US83 HWY over S Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US83 HWY over S Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.