US Bridges

151st ST over Negro Ck

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 1500 W of Kenneth RD · Structure no. 521950460000350

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

151st ST over Negro Ck is a concrete culvert carrying 151st ST over Negro Ck in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries151st ST
CrossesNegro Ck
Location1500 W of Kenneth RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.85484, -94.61639
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2018)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2044
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 151st ST over Negro Ck built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 151st ST over Negro Ck 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 151st ST over Negro Ck carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 151st ST over Negro Ck?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 151st ST over Negro Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.