US Bridges

Local Rd. 61 over Trib. to Mine Creek

Fair

Linn County, Kansas · 0.5E 2.1S of Pleasanton · Structure no. 000541107005561

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 61 over Trib. to Mine Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Local Rd. 61 over Trib. to Mine Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 95 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. 61
CrossesTrib. to Mine Creek
Location0.5E 2.1S of Pleasanton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.13711, -94.6951
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2006)
Projected traffic115 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Local Rd. 61 over Trib. to Mine Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Local Rd. 61 over Trib. to Mine Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 61 over Trib. to Mine Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. 61 over Trib. to Mine Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 61 over Trib. to Mine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.