US Bridges

K61 HWY over BNSF R.R.

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 1.21 MI N E JCT US 50 · Structure no. 999906100780761

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,556
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K61 HWY over BNSF R.R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K61 HWY over BNSF R.R. in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4,556 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,648 by 2044. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK61 HWY
CrossesBNSF R.R.
Location1.21 MI N E JCT US 50
RouteState Highway 61
StateKansas
Coordinates38.04583, -97.90472
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,556 (2023)
Projected traffic4,648 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 BNSF R.R. built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is K61 HWY over BNSF 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does K61 HWY over BNSF R.R. carry?

About 4,556 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is K61 HWY over BNSF R.R.?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns K61 HWY over BNSF R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.