US Bridges

W 60th over Denny Branch

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · S. of Sherwin · Structure no. 000111081006884

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 60th over Denny Branch is a steel culvert carrying W 60th over Denny Branch in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesW 60th
CrossesDenny Branch
LocationS. of Sherwin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.1738, -94.94075
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.5 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2004)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 60th over Denny Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 60th over Denny Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does W 60th over Denny Branch carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W 60th over Denny Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns W 60th over Denny Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.