US Bridges

NE 150 RD over Stream

Good

Barton County, Kansas · 4.0N 3.0W of Red Wing · Structure no. 000000000050720

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 150 RD over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying NE 150 RD over Stream in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 150 RD
CrossesStream
Location4.0N 3.0W of Red Wing
RouteCounty Highway 1501
StateKansas
Coordinates38.57969, -98.72322
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 NE 150 RD over Stream built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 150 RD over Stream 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NE 150 RD over Stream carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 150 RD over Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NE 150 RD over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.