US Bridges

8th Avenue over K-61 HWY

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 5.79 MI NE of Reno Coline · Structure no. 999906100591271

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
341 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
387
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th Avenue over K-61 HWY is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 8th Avenue 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 387 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Carries8th Avenue
CrossesK-61 HWY
Location5.79 MI NE of Reno Coline
RouteCounty Highway 446
StateKansas
Coordinates38.24389, -97.77222
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic387 (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 8th Avenue over K-61 HWY built?

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

What condition is 8th Avenue 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 8th Avenue over K-61 HWY carry?

About 387 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 8th Avenue over K-61 HWY?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 8th Avenue over K-61 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.