US Bridges

US36 HWY over Local RD

Fair

Brown County, Kansas · .51 MI W US73 · Structure no. 999903600070431

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,586
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over Local RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying US36 HWY over Local RD 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 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 4,586 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,682 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesLocal RD
Location.51 MI W US73
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84056, -95.53639
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,586 (2023)
Projected traffic6,682 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US36 HWY over Local RD built?

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

What condition is US36 HWY over Local RD 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 US36 HWY over Local RD carry?

About 4,586 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over Local RD?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over Local RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.