Co Rd 3 (RS 1513) over S. Fork Solomon River
Thomas County, Kansas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Co Rd 3 (RS 1513) over S. Fork Solomon River in Thomas County, Kansas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 80 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 51 of the 82 inventoried bridges in Thomas County rated good (62.2%); 2 (2.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 31 ft |
| Location | 8.0S 1.0E of Brewster |
| NBI structure number | 000000000970240 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Thomas County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| K25 Hwy over Prairie Dog Creek Drg | 1965 | 7,096 | Fair |
| US24 Hwy over Prairie Dog Creek Drg | 1938 | 6,605 | Good |
| I70 Hwy Wl-el over S Fork Solomon River | 1966 | 6,400 | Poor |
| I-70 Highway over N Fork Solomon River | 1965 | 6,350 | Good |
| I-70 Hwy Westbound over Union Pacific Railroad | 1965 | 6,350 | Good |
| I-70 Hwy Eastbound over Union Pacific Railroad | 1965 | 6,350 | Good |
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