US Bridges

J Road (rs 1760) over S Fork Solomon Tributary

FairPosted for load

Rooks County, Kansas · 8.0N of Damar · Structure no. 000000000820044

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J Road (rs 1760) over S Fork Solomon Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying J Road (rs 1760) over S Fork Solomon Tributary in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesJ Road (rs 1760)
CrossesS Fork Solomon Tributary
Location8.0N of Damar
RouteCounty Highway 1760
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.43758, -99.58535
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J Road (rs 1760) over S Fork Solomon Tributary built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is J Road (rs 1760) over S Fork Solomon Tributary 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does J Road (rs 1760) over S Fork Solomon Tributary carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is J Road (rs 1760) over S Fork Solomon Tributary?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns J Road (rs 1760) over S Fork Solomon Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.