US Bridges

Rs 610 W 151st over Big Arkansas River

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 151STW 0.2 N of 85THN · Structure no. 000000000870220

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
842 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
2,825
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 610 W 151st over Big Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 610 W 151st over Big Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 59 years old, older 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 2,825 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,447 by 2044. The structure is 842 ft (256.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 610 W 151st
CrossesBig Arkansas River
Location151STW 0.2 N of 85THN
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.84284, -97.51889
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadUnknown
Structure length842 ft (256.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,825 (2022)
Projected traffic3,447 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 610 W 151st over Big Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Rs 610 W 151st over Big Arkansas River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 610 W 151st over Big Arkansas River carry?

About 2,825 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rs 610 W 151st over Big Arkansas River?

The structure is 842 ft (256.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 610 W 151st over Big Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.