US Bridges

NB K61 HWY over Little Arkansas Riv Drn

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 10.45 MI N Ejct US50 · Structure no. 999906100781351

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,725
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB K61 HWY over Little Arkansas Riv Drn is a concrete continuous slab carrying NB K61 HWY over Little Arkansas Riv Drn in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesNB K61 HWY
CrossesLittle Arkansas Riv Drn
Location10.45 MI N Ejct US50
RouteState Highway 61
StateKansas
Coordinates38.15833, -97.8375
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 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
CrossesWaterway
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 NB K61 HWY over Little Arkansas Riv Drn built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB K61 HWY over Little Arkansas Riv Drn 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 NB K61 HWY over Little Arkansas Riv Drn carry?

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

How long is NB K61 HWY over Little Arkansas Riv Drn?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NB K61 HWY over Little Arkansas Riv Drn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.