US Bridges

K61 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 4.04 MI N Ejct US50 · Structure no. 999906100780481

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,195
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K61 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K61 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 60 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 6 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 5,195 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,215 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 167 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesK61 HWY
CrossesArkansas River Drainage
Location4.04 MI N Ejct US50
RouteState Highway 61
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.07917, -97.885
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width167 ft (50.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,195 (2023)
Projected traffic6,215 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 K61 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is K61 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does K61 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage carry?

About 5,195 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is K61 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 167 ft wide.

Who owns K61 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.