US Bridges

190th over Johannes Branch

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kansas · 2.0S 2.9WOF Nortonville · Structure no. 000441029103840

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

190th over Johannes Branch is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 190th over Johannes Branch in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries190th
CrossesJohannes Branch
Location2.0S 2.9WOF Nortonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.3913, -95.38531
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.3 US tons
Inventory rating8.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$255,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 190th over Johannes Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 190th over Johannes Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 190th over Johannes Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 190th over Johannes Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 190th over Johannes Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.