US Bridges

61st St. over Big Slough Trib.

FairPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.33 Mi. W of Tyler Rd. · Structure no. 000870807606040

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

61st St. over Big Slough Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying 61st St. over Big Slough Trib. in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries61st St.
CrossesBig Slough Trib.
Location0.33 Mi. W of Tyler Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79592, -97.45181
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 61st St. over Big Slough Trib. built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is 61st St. over Big Slough Trib. 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 61st St. over Big Slough Trib. carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 61st St. over Big Slough Trib.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 61st St. over Big Slough Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.