US Bridges

NW 150th over E. Br. Whitewater River

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 2.7W 3.0S of Burns · Structure no. 000000000080640

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
520
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 150th over E. Br. Whitewater River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying NW 150th over E. Br. Whitewater River in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 543 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 150th
CrossesE. Br. Whitewater River
Location2.7W 3.0S of Burns
RouteCounty Highway 86
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.04229, -96.93478
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2021)
Projected traffic543 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 NW 150th over E. Br. Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 150th over E. Br. Whitewater River 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 2025.

How much traffic does NW 150th over E. Br. Whitewater River carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NW 150th over E. Br. Whitewater River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns NW 150th over E. Br. Whitewater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.