US Bridges

US50 HWY over UP & BNSF RR K61

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 6.65 MI W K14 · Structure no. 999905000780071

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
663 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,934
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 HWY over UP & BNSF RR K61 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US50 HWY over UP & BNSF RR K61 in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,934 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,993 by 2044. The structure is 663 ft (202.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS50 HWY
CrossesUP & BNSF RR K61
Location6.65 MI W K14
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.98444, -98.05639
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length663 ft (202.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,934 (2023)
Projected traffic2,993 by 2044
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 US50 HWY over UP & BNSF RR K61 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US50 HWY over UP & BNSF RR K61 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does US50 HWY over UP & BNSF RR K61 carry?

About 2,934 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is US50 HWY over UP & BNSF RR K61?

The structure is 663 ft (202.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US50 HWY over UP & BNSF RR K61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.