US Bridges

J Road over South Fork Solomon River

Good

Rooks County, Kansas · 1.4S 4.0W of Woodston · Structure no. 000820623003783

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J Road over South Fork Solomon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying J Road over South Fork Solomon River in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesJ Road
CrossesSouth Fork Solomon River
Location1.4S 4.0W of Woodston
RouteCounty Highway 8216
StateKansas
Coordinates39.43222, -99.17472
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J Road over South Fork Solomon River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is J Road over South Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does J Road over South Fork Solomon River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is J Road over South Fork Solomon River?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns J Road over South Fork Solomon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.