K61 HWY over BNSF Railroad
GoodReno County, Kansas · 1.70 MI N Ejct US50 · Structure no. 999906100780791
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 256 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,194
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K61 HWY over BNSF Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K61 HWY over BNSF 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 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 6,194 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,319 by 2044. The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K61 HWY over BNSF Railroad built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is K61 HWY over BNSF Railroad 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 Railroad carry?
About 6,194 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is K61 HWY over BNSF Railroad?
The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns K61 HWY over BNSF Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.