US Bridges

150th St. over Squaw Creek

Fair

Brown County, Kansas · 2.5S 1.6W of Powhatton · Structure no. 000070997403380

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

150th St. over Squaw Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 150th St. over Squaw Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries150th St.
CrossesSquaw Creek
Location2.5S 1.6W of Powhatton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.72532, -95.6685
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 inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2016)
Projected traffic22 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 150th St. over Squaw Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 150th St. over Squaw Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 150th St. over Squaw Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 150th St. over Squaw Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 150th St. over Squaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.