US Bridges

J.5-7 Local over Solomon River

Good

Ottawa County, Kansas · 3.5S of Delphos · Structure no. 000720775504080

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J.5-7 Local over Solomon River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J.5-7 Local over Solomon River in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesJ.5-7 Local
CrossesSolomon River
Location3.5S of Delphos
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.21955, -97.75152
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2001)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 J.5-7 Local over Solomon River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is J.5-7 Local over Solomon River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does J.5-7 Local over Solomon River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is J.5-7 Local over Solomon River?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns J.5-7 Local over Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.