US Bridges

191st St. over Wolf Creek Trib.

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 1000 W of Switzer · Structure no. 521950460000405

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

191st St. over Wolf Creek Trib. is a concrete continuous slab carrying 191st St. over Wolf Creek Trib. in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries191st St.
CrossesWolf Creek Trib.
Location1000 W of Switzer
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.78184, -94.70801
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.9 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 191st St. over Wolf Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 191st St. over Wolf Creek Trib. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 191st St. over Wolf Creek Trib. carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 191st St. over Wolf Creek Trib.?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 191st St. over Wolf Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.