130 N over North Fork Solomon River
Sheridan County, Kansas · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- 130 N over North Fork Solomon River in Sheridan County, Kansas, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 10 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 47 of the 116 inventoried bridges in Sheridan County rated fair (40.5%); 12 (10.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Timber stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 32 ft |
| Location | 12.5N 5.1E of Hoxie |
| NBI structure number | 000900497103640 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Sheridan County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US24 Hwy over Sand Creek Drainage | 1954 | 1,438 | Good |
| K23 Hwy over South Fk Solomon River | 1940 | 1,031 | Fair |
| K23 Hwy over Sand Creek | 1940 | 1,031 | Fair |
| US24 Hwy over Sand Creek Drainage | 1952 | 1,023 | Good |
| US24 Hwy over Sand Creek Drainage | 1952 | 1,023 | Good |
| US24 Hwy over Sand Creek Drainage | 1952 | 1,023 | Good |
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