US Bridges

Rs 2087 190th St. over Middle Fork Wolf River

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Kansas · 1.7S 3.2W of Robinson · Structure no. 000000000070058

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2087 190th St. over Middle Fork Wolf River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 2087 190th St. over Middle Fork Wolf River in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 2087 190th St.
CrossesMiddle Fork Wolf River
Location1.7S 3.2W of Robinson
RouteCounty Highway 2087
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78358, -95.47396
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2016)
Projected traffic99 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 2087 190th St. over Middle Fork Wolf River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2087 190th St. over Middle Fork Wolf River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 2087 190th St. over Middle Fork Wolf River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Rs 2087 190th St. over Middle Fork Wolf River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2087 190th St. over Middle Fork Wolf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.