US Bridges

900 Road over Johnson Draw

GoodPosted for load

Decatur County, Kansas · 3.3N 2.3W of Oberlin · Structure no. 000200475003182

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

900 Road over Johnson Draw is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 900 Road over Johnson Draw in Decatur 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries900 Road
CrossesJohnson Draw
Location3.3N 2.3W of Oberlin
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.86854, -100.57177
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 900 Road over Johnson Draw built?

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

What condition is 900 Road over Johnson Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does 900 Road over Johnson Draw carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 900 Road over Johnson Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 900 Road over Johnson Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.