US Bridges

Rs 558 61st over South Fork Big Slough

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 61STN 0.8 E of 295THW · Structure no. 000000000870810

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
712
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 558 61st over South Fork Big Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 558 61st over South Fork Big Slough in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 49 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 712 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 869 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 558 61st
CrossesSouth Fork Big Slough
Location61STN 0.8 E of 295THW
RouteCounty Highway 558
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79306, -97.66702
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic712 (2022)
Projected traffic869 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 558 61st over South Fork Big Slough built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Rs 558 61st over South Fork Big Slough 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 558 61st over South Fork Big Slough carry?

About 712 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 558 61st over South Fork Big Slough?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 558 61st over South Fork Big Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.