US Bridges

Cherokee RD Rs 446 over K-61 HWY

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 4.7 MI NE of Reno Coline · Structure no. 999906100591261

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
313 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
577
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherokee RD Rs 446 over K-61 HWY is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherokee RD Rs 446 over K-61 HWY 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 577 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesCherokee RD Rs 446
CrossesK-61 HWY
Location4.7 MI NE of Reno Coline
RouteCounty Highway 446
StateKansas
Coordinates38.23167, -97.78417
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic577 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Cherokee RD Rs 446 over K-61 HWY built?

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

What condition is Cherokee RD Rs 446 over K-61 HWY 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 Cherokee RD Rs 446 over K-61 HWY carry?

About 577 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cherokee RD Rs 446 over K-61 HWY?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Cherokee RD Rs 446 over K-61 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.