NW 50th over Whitewater River
GoodButler County, Kansas · 1.2W 3.0S of Potwin · Structure no. 000080851805900
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 50th over Whitewater River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 50th over Whitewater River in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW 50th over Whitewater River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is NW 50th over Whitewater River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does NW 50th over Whitewater River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is NW 50th over Whitewater River?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns NW 50th over Whitewater River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.