Adams County orders vacation of portion of 198th Lane, agrees to sell Quincy 4 bridge to adjacent landowner for $1

The Adams County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously April 13 to vacate a portion of 198th Lane and authorized the county to sell the existing Quincy 4 bridge on that segment to the adjacent landowner for $1.

The board opened a public hearing on the proposed road vacation at 9:34 AM. During public comment, residents asked whether the landowner understood responsibilities that would come with the vacated road, who would be responsible for maintenance after vacation, and what the original costs of the bridge had been. No written objections were filed. The board found no objections and adopted Adams County Resolution No. 2026-19 ordering the described portion of 198th Lane vacated.

The resolution describes the vacated portion of 198th Lane (established April 1, 1884) and explicitly states the county’s intent to sell the Quincy 4 bridge (FHWA #60020) located on the vacated portion to the adjacent landowner for $1.00. The resolution notes that no objections were received in writing or from persons present at the hearing.

Supervisor Scott Akin moved to approve the resolution; the motion carried with all supervisors voting aye. The original resolution is filed in the Auditor’s office. The board did not specify a timetable for transfer or for any required notice to affected utilities or agencies; those implementation steps will follow the recorded resolution and county procedures.