US Bridges

SW 60th St. over Whitewater River

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 0.3W 4.0S of Towanda · Structure no. 000000000081240

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,835
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 60th St. over Whitewater River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 60th St. over Whitewater River in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 2,835 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2045. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 60th St.
CrossesWhitewater River
Location0.3W 4.0S of Towanda
RouteCounty Highway 2170
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73741, -97.00491
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,835 (2021)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2045
Trucks2%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$445,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 60th St. over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 60th St. over Whitewater 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SW 60th St. over Whitewater River carry?

About 2,835 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SW 60th St. over Whitewater River?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SW 60th St. over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.