US Bridges

K62 HWY over Soldier Creek

Good

Jackson County, Kansas · 4.52 MI N K16 · Structure no. 999906200430241

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
336
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K62 HWY over Soldier Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K62 HWY over Soldier Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 336 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 343 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

Location

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CarriesK62 HWY
CrossesSoldier Creek
Location4.52 MI N K16
RouteState Highway 62
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.5275, -95.96194
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2023)
Projected traffic343 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K62 HWY over Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is K62 HWY over Soldier Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does K62 HWY over Soldier Creek carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is K62 HWY over Soldier Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K62 HWY over Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.