US Bridges

12th Street over US36 HWY & US36 Ramp

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 1.01 MI W US73 · Structure no. 999903600070411

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th Street over US36 HWY & US36 Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 12th Street over US36 HWY & US36 Ramp in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 46 vehicles a day. The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Carries12th Street
CrossesUS36 HWY & US36 Ramp
Location1.01 MI W US73
RouteCounty Highway 220
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84083, -95.54556
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.8 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 traffic46 (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 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 12th Street over US36 HWY & US36 Ramp built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12th Street over US36 HWY & US36 Ramp 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 12th Street over US36 HWY & US36 Ramp carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 12th Street over US36 HWY & US36 Ramp?

The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 12th Street over US36 HWY & US36 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.