US Bridges

NE 150th over Unnamed Watercourse

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 9.1W of Cassoday · Structure no. 000000000080660

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 150th over Unnamed Watercourse is a concrete culvert carrying NE 150th over Unnamed Watercourse in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 285 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNE 150th
CrossesUnnamed Watercourse
Location9.1W of Cassoday
RouteCounty Highway 88
StateKansas
Coordinates38.04241, -96.80651
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2021)
Projected traffic350 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 150th over Unnamed Watercourse built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 150th over Unnamed Watercourse 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does NE 150th over Unnamed Watercourse carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NE 150th over Unnamed Watercourse?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns NE 150th over Unnamed Watercourse?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.