US Bridges

Local Rd. J-2 over South Fork Nemaha River

Fair

Nemaha County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.0W of Kelly · Structure no. 000660959803340

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. J-2 over South Fork Nemaha River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. J-2 over South Fork Nemaha River in Nemaha 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. J-2
CrossesSouth Fork Nemaha River
Location1.0N 1.0W of Kelly
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.75435, -96.01852
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2008)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Local Rd. J-2 over South Fork Nemaha River built?

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

What condition is Local Rd. J-2 over South Fork Nemaha River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. J-2 over South Fork Nemaha River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Local Rd. J-2 over South Fork Nemaha River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. J-2 over South Fork Nemaha River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.