US Bridges

1E Road (rs 901) over Johnson Draw

Fair

Decatur County, Kansas · 1.4N 0.7E of Oberlin · Structure no. 000000000200280

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1E Road (rs 901) over Johnson Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying 1E Road (rs 901) over Johnson Draw in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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Carries1E Road (rs 901)
CrossesJohnson Draw
Location1.4N 0.7E of Oberlin
RouteCounty Highway 901
CountyDecatur County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84167, -100.51472
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.
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2020)
Projected traffic125 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1E Road (rs 901) over Johnson Draw built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1E Road (rs 901) over Johnson Draw 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 1E Road (rs 901) over Johnson Draw carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 1E Road (rs 901) over Johnson Draw?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 1E Road (rs 901) over Johnson Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.