US24 Hwy over S Fk Solomon R Drainage
Rooks County, Kansas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US24 Hwy over S Fk Solomon R Drainage in Rooks County, Kansas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 730 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 73 of the 170 inventoried bridges in Rooks County rated good (42.9%); 3 (1.8%) 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 March 2023, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 122 ft |
| Location | 1.59MI E Jt U183 |
| NBI structure number | 999902400820451 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2023 |
| 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 Rooks County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-183 Hwy over Paradise Creek Drainage | 2007 | 3,051 | Good |
| US-183 Hwy over Paradise Creek Drainage | 2007 | 3,051 | Good |
| US183 Hwy over Solomon River | 1966 | 2,514 | Good |
| US183 Hwy over South Fork Solomon R Drg | 1966 | 2,410 | Fair |
| US-183 Hwy over S Fork Solomon R Drg | 1996 | 2,345 | Good |
| US183 Hwy over Bow Creek Drainage | 1934 | 1,584 | Good |
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