US Bridges

61st St. South over Trib to Wvcfloodway

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 61st and Seneca · Structure no. 5304008760SSD40

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

61st St. South over Trib to Wvcfloodway is a concrete culvert carrying 61st St. South over Trib to Wvcfloodway in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries61st St. South
CrossesTrib to Wvcfloodway
Location61st and Seneca
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.58227, -97.35136
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2006)
Projected traffic350 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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. South over Trib to Wvcfloodway built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 61st St. South over Trib to Wvcfloodway 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 St. South over Trib to Wvcfloodway carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 61st St. South over Trib to Wvcfloodway?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 61st St. South over Trib to Wvcfloodway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.