US Bridges

150 S over North Fork Saline River

FairPosted for load

Sheridan County, Kansas · 14.5S 15.0W of Hoxie · Structure no. 000900457104180

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

150 S over North Fork Saline River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 150 S over North Fork Saline River in Sheridan 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries150 S
CrossesNorth Fork Saline River
Location14.5S 15.0W of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySheridan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.14781, -100.72111
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 150 S over North Fork Saline River built?

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

What condition is 150 S over North Fork Saline River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 150 S over North Fork Saline River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 150 S over North Fork Saline River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 150 S over North Fork Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.