US Bridges

NB K-61 HWY over Blaze Fork Drainage

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McPherson County, Kansas · 3.79 MI NE Reno Coln · Structure no. 999906100591241

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,273
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB K-61 HWY over Blaze Fork Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying NB K-61 HWY over Blaze Fork Drainage in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,273 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,585 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNB K-61 HWY
CrossesBlaze Fork Drainage
Location3.79 MI NE Reno Coln
RouteState Highway 61
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.22028, -97.78694
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,273 (2023)
Projected traffic4,585 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 NB K-61 HWY over Blaze Fork Drainage built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB K-61 HWY over Blaze Fork Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does NB K-61 HWY over Blaze Fork Drainage carry?

About 3,273 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NB K-61 HWY over Blaze Fork Drainage?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NB K-61 HWY over Blaze Fork Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.