K61 HWY SB over K153SPUR Old US81
FairMcPherson County, Kansas · JCT K153SPUR/K61 SB · Structure no. 999906100590981
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 161 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,201
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K61 HWY SB over K153SPUR Old US81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K61 HWY SB over K153SPUR Old US81 in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,201 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2044. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K61 HWY SB over K153SPUR Old US81 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is K61 HWY SB over K153SPUR Old US81 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does K61 HWY SB over K153SPUR Old US81 carry?
About 2,201 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is K61 HWY SB over K153SPUR Old US81?
The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns K61 HWY SB over K153SPUR Old US81?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.