US Bridges

150th Rd. over Cherry Creek

FairPosted for load

Woodson County, Kansas · 264 4.0N 5.0E US54&75 JCT · Structure no. 001041003105840

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

150th Rd. over Cherry Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 150th Rd. over Cherry Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries150th Rd.
CrossesCherry Creek
Location264 4.0N 5.0E US54&75 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.93606, -95.64503
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic24 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$440,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 150th Rd. over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 150th Rd. over Cherry 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 150th Rd. over Cherry Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 150th Rd. over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 150th Rd. over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.