US Bridges

J Road (rs 877) over South Fork Republican

Fair

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 5.0S 7.0W St. Francis · Structure no. 000000000120220

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J Road (rs 877) over South Fork Republican is a concrete continuous slab carrying J Road (rs 877) over South Fork Republican in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesJ Road (rs 877)
CrossesSouth Fork Republican
Location5.0S 7.0W St. Francis
RouteCounty Highway 877
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.69867, -101.93706
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J Road (rs 877) over South Fork Republican built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is J Road (rs 877) over South Fork Republican in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does J Road (rs 877) over South Fork Republican carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is J Road (rs 877) over South Fork Republican?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns J Road (rs 877) over South Fork Republican?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.