US Bridges

61st North over Trib. to Chisholm Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 61st N 0.4E of Oliver · Structure no. 000000000870821

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,085
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

61st North over Trib. to Chisholm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 61st North over Trib. to Chisholm Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,085 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,764 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries61st North
CrossesTrib. to Chisholm Creek
Location61st N 0.4E of Oliver
RouteCounty Highway 6610
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79583, -97.27381
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,085 (2022)
Projected traffic3,764 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 61st North over Trib. to Chisholm Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 61st North over Trib. to Chisholm Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does 61st North over Trib. to Chisholm Creek carry?

About 3,085 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 61st North over Trib. to Chisholm Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 61st North over Trib. to Chisholm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.