US Bridges

US 36 HWY over Wolf River Dr.&acces

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 7.95 MI E of JCTUS73&US36 · Structure no. 999903600070391

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,109
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 HWY over Wolf River Dr.&acces is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 HWY over Wolf River Dr.&acces in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3,109 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,025 by 2044. The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 36 HWY
CrossesWolf River Dr.&acces
Location7.95 MI E of JCTUS73&US36
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84111, -95.37778
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,109 (2023)
Projected traffic4,025 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
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 US 36 HWY over Wolf River Dr.&acces built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 HWY over Wolf River Dr.&acces 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 US 36 HWY over Wolf River Dr.&acces carry?

About 3,109 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 36 HWY over Wolf River Dr.&acces?

The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 HWY over Wolf River Dr.&acces?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.