US Bridges

150 N over Prairie Dog Creek

Fair

Sheridan County, Kansas · 14.5N 9.7W of Hoxie · Structure no. 000900467303600

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

150 N over Prairie Dog Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 150 N over Prairie Dog Creek in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries150 N
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek
Location14.5N 9.7W of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySheridan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.56806, -100.62056
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 150 N over Prairie Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 150 N over Prairie Dog 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 150 N over Prairie Dog Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 150 N over Prairie Dog Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 150 N over Prairie Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.