US Bridges

K61 HWY over URB1816 Ave a

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 1.58 MI N E JCT US50 · Structure no. 999906100780781

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,194
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K61 HWY over URB1816 Ave a is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K61 HWY over URB1816 Ave a 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 6,194 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,319 by 2044. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 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
CrossesURB1816 Ave a
Location1.58 MI N E JCT US50
RouteState Highway 61
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05083, -97.90694
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,194 (2023)
Projected traffic6,319 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 URB1816 Ave a built?

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

What condition is K61 HWY over URB1816 Ave a 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does K61 HWY over URB1816 Ave a carry?

About 6,194 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is K61 HWY over URB1816 Ave a?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns K61 HWY over URB1816 Ave a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.