US Bridges

SW 60th over Branch of Indianola Cr.

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 1.0E 3.5S of Benton · Structure no. 000080847406120

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 60th over Branch of Indianola Cr. is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW 60th over Branch of Indianola Cr. in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 60th
CrossesBranch of Indianola Cr.
Location1.0E 3.5S of Benton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73808, -97.09152
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic125 by 2045
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 SW 60th over Branch of Indianola Cr. built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 60th over Branch of Indianola Cr. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does SW 60th over Branch of Indianola Cr. carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW 60th over Branch of Indianola Cr.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SW 60th over Branch of Indianola Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.