190 Ave (north) over Bow Creek
PoorPosted for loadGraham County, Kansas · 7.5W 9.4N of Hill City · Structure no. 000330535003687
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 85
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
190 Ave (north) over Bow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 190 Ave (north) over Bow Creek in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 190 Ave (north) over Bow Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is 190 Ave (north) over Bow Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does 190 Ave (north) over Bow Creek carry?
About 85 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is 190 Ave (north) over Bow Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 190 Ave (north) over Bow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.