K61 HWY SB over RS0305 Rt US81 Alt
PoorPosted for loadMcPherson County, Kansas · JCT US-81 ALT/K-61 SB · Structure no. 999906100591021
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,770
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K61 HWY SB over RS0305 Rt US81 Alt is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K61 HWY SB over RS0305 Rt US81 Alt 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,770 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,003 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 RS0305 Rt US81 Alt built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is K61 HWY SB over RS0305 Rt US81 Alt in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does K61 HWY SB over RS0305 Rt US81 Alt carry?
About 2,770 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is K61 HWY SB over RS0305 Rt US81 Alt?
The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns K61 HWY SB over RS0305 Rt US81 Alt?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.