US Bridges

61st ST over Local Drainage

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Sedgwick County, Kansas · 61st Street Norh · Structure no. 522350870000001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,990
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

61st ST over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying 61st ST over Local Drainage in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6,990 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,242 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries61st ST
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location61st Street Norh
RouteCity Street 61
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79588, -97.32369
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,990 (2015)
Projected traffic9,242 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 ST over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 61st ST over Local Drainage 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 61st ST over Local Drainage carry?

About 6,990 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 61st ST over Local Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns 61st ST over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.