J Road over North Fork Solomon Trib
PoorSmith County, Kansas · 1.0S 2.5W of Gaylord · Structure no. 000920655003503
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 47 ft
- 2 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 continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J Road over North Fork Solomon Trib in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 89 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was J Road over North Fork Solomon Trib built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is J Road over North Fork Solomon Trib in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
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 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns J Road over North Fork Solomon Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.