Us81 HWY SB over Solomon River

Good Condition55 years old3,848 vehicles/day

Location

StateKansas
CountyOttawa
Location2.43 Mi N K18 SB
CarriesUs81 HWY SB
CrossesSolomon River
Coordinates39.05028, -97.65139

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length453.4 ft (138.2 m)
Max Span125.0 ft (38.1 m)
Deck Width42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Area1769.0 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1971 (reconstructed 2021)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,848 (2023)
Truck Traffic24%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number999908100720351

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