NW 60th Street over West Branch Walnut River
FairButler County, Kansas · 5.0S of Degraff · Structure no. 000080873205880
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 60th Street over West Branch Walnut River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 60th Street over West Branch Walnut River in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW 60th Street over West Branch Walnut River built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.
What condition is NW 60th Street over West Branch Walnut 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does NW 60th Street over West Branch Walnut River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is NW 60th Street over West Branch Walnut River?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns NW 60th Street over West Branch Walnut River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.