US Bridges

W. 150th ST S over Trib. to Fall Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 2.5N 3.4W of Caldwell · Structure no. 000960783607040

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 150th ST S over Trib. to Fall Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. 150th ST S over Trib. to Fall Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW. 150th ST S
CrossesTrib. to Fall Creek
Location2.5N 3.4W of Caldwell
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.06845, -97.66489
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic12 by 2043
Trucks1%
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. 150th ST S over Trib. to Fall Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 150th ST S over Trib. to Fall 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 2024.

How much traffic does W. 150th ST S over Trib. to Fall Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W. 150th ST S over Trib. to Fall Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W. 150th ST S over Trib. to Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.