US Bridges

W 150th Dr_rs 153 over Covert Creek

FairPosted for load

Osborne County, Kansas · 6.0S 1.4W of Osborne · Structure no. 000000000710510

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 150th Dr_rs 153 over Covert Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying W 150th Dr_rs 153 over Covert Creek in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesW 150th Dr_rs 153
CrossesCovert Creek
Location6.0S 1.4W of Osborne
RouteCounty Highway 1537
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.35089, -98.722
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 150th Dr_rs 153 over Covert Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 150th Dr_rs 153 over Covert Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does W 150th Dr_rs 153 over Covert Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W 150th Dr_rs 153 over Covert Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W 150th Dr_rs 153 over Covert Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.