US Bridges

151st Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 151STW 0.3 N of 87THS · Structure no. 000870801006387

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

151st Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River is a concrete culvert carrying 151st Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries151st Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Ninnescah River
Location151STW 0.3 N of 87THS
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.53811, -97.51474
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 151st Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 151st Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 151st Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 151st Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 151st Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.