US Bridges

61st ST over I70 Nl-Sl

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 1.09 MI E Turner Diag · Structure no. 999907001052661

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
621
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

61st ST over I70 Nl-Sl is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 61st ST over I70 Nl-Sl in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 621 vehicles a day. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Carries61st ST
CrossesI70 Nl-Sl
Location1.09 MI E Turner Diag
RouteCity Street 259
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10528, -94.71917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic621 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState 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 I70 Nl-Sl built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 61st ST over I70 Nl-Sl 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 61st ST over I70 Nl-Sl carry?

About 621 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 61st ST over I70 Nl-Sl?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 61st ST over I70 Nl-Sl?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the State Highway Agency.