K261 HWY over Kyle R.R.
GoodNorton County, Kansas · 1.17 MI Sjct U36 · Structure no. 999926100690551
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 185 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 78
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K261 HWY over Kyle R.R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K261 HWY over Kyle R.R. in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 61 years old, older 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 78 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K261 HWY over Kyle R.R. built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is K261 HWY over Kyle R.R. 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does K261 HWY over Kyle R.R. carry?
About 78 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is K261 HWY over Kyle R.R.?
The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns K261 HWY over Kyle R.R.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.