US Bridges

J Road over North Fork Solomon Trib

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 2.5W of Gaylord · Structure no. 000920655003486

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J Road over North Fork Solomon Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J Road over North Fork Solomon Trib in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 125 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesJ Road
CrossesNorth Fork Solomon Trib
Location2.5W of Gaylord
RouteCounty Highway 9207
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.64651, -98.89783
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating11.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J Road over North Fork Solomon Trib built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is J Road over North Fork Solomon Trib 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 2023.

How much traffic does J Road over North Fork Solomon Trib carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is J Road over North Fork Solomon Trib?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns J Road over North Fork Solomon Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.