US Bridges

W 149th ST 15 over Trib. to Dragoon Ck.

GoodPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 2.8N 4.3W of Burlingame · Structure no. 000700971704660

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 149th ST 15 over Trib. to Dragoon Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying W 149th ST 15 over Trib. to Dragoon Ck. in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW 149th ST 15
CrossesTrib. to Dragoon Ck.
Location2.8N 4.3W of Burlingame
RouteCounty Highway 7007
StateKansas
Coordinates38.79722, -95.91567
Functional classRural Minor 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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2019)
Projected traffic54 by 2044
Trucks0%
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

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 W 149th ST 15 over Trib. to Dragoon Ck. built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 149th ST 15 over Trib. to Dragoon 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does W 149th ST 15 over Trib. to Dragoon Ck. carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is W 149th ST 15 over Trib. to Dragoon Ck.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns W 149th ST 15 over Trib. to Dragoon Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.