US Bridges

190th St. over South Fork Wolf River

Fair

Brown County, Kansas · 0.8E 2.6S of Robinson · Structure no. 000071027103301

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

190th St. over South Fork Wolf River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 190th St. over South Fork Wolf River in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries190th St.
CrossesSouth Fork Wolf River
Location0.8E 2.6S of Robinson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78366, -95.39409
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 190th St. over South Fork Wolf River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 190th St. over South 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 190th St. over South Fork Wolf River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 190th St. over South Fork Wolf River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 190th St. over South Fork Wolf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.