US Bridges

Button Rd. 190 over Soldier Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.0N US24 0.7E US75 · Structure no. 000890995004227

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Button Rd. 190 over Soldier Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Button Rd. 190 over Soldier Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 292 ft (88.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesButton Rd. 190
CrossesSoldier Creek
Location1.0N US24 0.7E US75
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10509, -95.70616
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length292 ft (88.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Button Rd. 190 over Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Button Rd. 190 over Soldier Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Button Rd. 190 over Soldier Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Button Rd. 190 over Soldier Creek?

The structure is 292 ft (88.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Button Rd. 190 over Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.