US Bridges

SB K-61 HWY SB over Medora Road Rs 699

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Reno County, Kansas · 5.5 MI N Ejct US50 · Structure no. 999906100781321

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,725
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB K-61 HWY SB over Medora Road Rs 699 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB K-61 HWY SB over Medora Road Rs 699 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 3,725 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,919 by 2044. The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesSB K-61 HWY SB
CrossesMedora Road Rs 699
Location5.5 MI N Ejct US50
RouteState Highway 61
StateKansas
Coordinates38.15333, -97.84806
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length217 ft (66 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,725 (2023)
Projected traffic4,919 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 SB over Medora Road Rs 699 built?

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

What condition is SB K-61 HWY SB over Medora Road Rs 699 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 SB over Medora Road Rs 699 carry?

About 3,725 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SB K-61 HWY SB over Medora Road Rs 699?

The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SB K-61 HWY SB over Medora Road Rs 699?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.