US Bridges

SE 150 S. W.4-22.0 over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Kingman County, Kansas · 2.0S 1.5E of Rago · Structure no. 000480741406540

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 150 S. W.4-22.0 over Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 150 S. W.4-22.0 over Stream in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 75 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSE 150 S. W.4-22.0
CrossesStream
Location2.0S 1.5E of Rago
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.4285, -98.05428
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic96 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 150 S. W.4-22.0 over Stream built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SE 150 S. W.4-22.0 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does SE 150 S. W.4-22.0 over Stream carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SE 150 S. W.4-22.0 over Stream?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SE 150 S. W.4-22.0 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.