US Bridges

EB US50 over K-61 HWY

Good

Reno County, Kansas · JCT US50/K61 · Structure no. 999905000781391

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,807
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB US50 over K-61 HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB US50 over K-61 HWY in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,807 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,227 by 2044. The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesEB US50
CrossesK-61 HWY
LocationJCT US50/K61
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02778, -97.90361
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length271 ft (82.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,807 (2023)
Projected traffic3,227 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 EB US50 over K-61 HWY built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB US50 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does EB US50 over K-61 HWY carry?

About 2,807 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is EB US50 over K-61 HWY?

The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns EB US50 over K-61 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.