US Bridges

US-75 HWY over US-36 HWY

Good

Brown County, Kansas · U-75/U-36 JCT · Structure no. 999907500070571

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,596
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-75 HWY over US-36 HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-75 HWY over US-36 HWY in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,596 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,608 by 2044. The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-75 HWY
CrossesUS-36 HWY
LocationU-75/U-36 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84111, -95.73694
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length282 ft (86.1 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,596 (2023)
Projected traffic5,608 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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-75 HWY over US-36 HWY built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-75 HWY over US-36 HWY 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-75 HWY over US-36 HWY carry?

About 4,596 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US-75 HWY over US-36 HWY?

The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-75 HWY over US-36 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.