US 36 HWY over Delaware River
GoodBrown County, Kansas · 0.24 MI E Nemaha Coln · Structure no. 999903600070521
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,822
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 HWY over Delaware River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 HWY over Delaware River in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,822 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,879 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 36 HWY over Delaware River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 36 HWY over Delaware River 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 Delaware River carry?
About 2,822 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 36 HWY over Delaware River?
The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 HWY over Delaware River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.