US Bridges

SB K-61 HWY over K153 HWY and UP RR

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.59 MI NE JCT K153/K61 · Structure no. 999906100591361

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
431 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,201
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB K-61 HWY over K153 HWY and UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB K-61 HWY over K153 HWY and UP RR 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 2,201 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2044. The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSB K-61 HWY
CrossesK153 HWY and UP RR
Location0.59 MI NE JCT K153/K61
RouteState Highway 61
StateKansas
Coordinates38.3275, -97.69583
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length431 ft (131.4 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,201 (2023)
Projected traffic3,750 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 K153 HWY and UP RR built?

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

What condition is SB K-61 HWY over K153 HWY and UP RR 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 K153 HWY and UP RR carry?

About 2,201 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SB K-61 HWY over K153 HWY and UP RR?

The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SB K-61 HWY over K153 HWY and UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.