US Bridges

RS2086 over US36 HWY

Fair

Brown County, Kansas · 8.98 MI E of JCT 73&36 · Structure no. 999903600070401

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS2086 over US36 HWY is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RS2086 over US36 HWY in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 107 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks. The structure is 280 ft (85.2 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRS2086
CrossesUS36 HWY
Location8.98 MI E of JCT 73&36
RouteCounty Highway 2086
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84222, -95.35833
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 RS2086 over US36 HWY built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is RS2086 over US36 HWY 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RS2086 over US36 HWY carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RS2086 over US36 HWY?

The structure is 280 ft (85.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RS2086 over US36 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.