US Bridges

SB K-61 HWY over Blaze Fork Creek

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McPherson County, Kansas · 8.76 MI NE Reno Coln · Structure no. 999906100591331

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,242
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB K-61 HWY over Blaze Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying SB K-61 HWY over Blaze Fork Creek 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,242 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,542 by 2044. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSB K-61 HWY
CrossesBlaze Fork Creek
Location8.76 MI NE Reno Coln
RouteState Highway 61
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.2825, -97.74
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,242 (2023)
Projected traffic4,542 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 SB K-61 HWY over Blaze Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is SB K-61 HWY over Blaze Fork Creek 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 SB K-61 HWY over Blaze Fork Creek carry?

About 3,242 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SB K-61 HWY over Blaze Fork Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SB K-61 HWY over Blaze Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.