US Bridges

K61 HWY over UP Railroad

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 1.36 MI N E JCT US50 · Structure no. 999906100780771

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

About this bridge

K61 HWY over UP Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K61 HWY over UP Railroad 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 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 4,556 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,648 by 2044. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK61 HWY
CrossesUP Railroad
Location1.36 MI N E JCT US50
RouteState Highway 61
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.04806, -97.90583
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,556 (2023)
Projected traffic4,648 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
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 UP Railroad built?

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

What condition is K61 HWY over UP Railroad 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 UP Railroad carry?

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

How long is K61 HWY over UP Railroad?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns K61 HWY over UP Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.