US Bridges

SH-61 Golden DR over Unnamed Stream

FairPosted for load

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 3.0E of Linwood · Structure no. 000000000520180

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-61 Golden DR over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SH-61 Golden DR over Unnamed Stream in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-61 Golden DR
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location3.0E of Linwood
RouteCounty Highway 387
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99716, -94.97331
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2021)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH-61 Golden DR over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-61 Golden DR over Unnamed Stream 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH-61 Golden DR over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH-61 Golden DR over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH-61 Golden DR over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.