US Bridges

SB K-61 HWY over East 56th Ave

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 6.6 MI N Ejct US50 SB · Structure no. 999906100781301

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,484
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB K-61 HWY over East 56th Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB K-61 HWY over East 56th Ave in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,484 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,795 by 2044. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesSB K-61 HWY
CrossesEast 56th Ave
Location6.6 MI N Ejct US50 SB
RouteState Highway 61
StateKansas
Coordinates38.11556, -97.87556
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (63.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,484 (2023)
Projected traffic6,795 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SB K-61 HWY over East 56th Ave built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB K-61 HWY over East 56th Ave 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 SB K-61 HWY over East 56th Ave carry?

About 4,484 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SB K-61 HWY over East 56th Ave?

The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SB K-61 HWY over East 56th Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.