US36 HWY over Republican River
GoodCheyenne County, Kansas · 0.37 MI E Wjct K27 · Structure no. 999903600120121
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 779 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,274
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US36 HWY over Republican River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US36 HWY over Republican River in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 89 years old, older 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 1,274 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,555 by 2044. The structure is 779 ft (237.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US36 HWY over Republican River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is US36 HWY over Republican 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US36 HWY over Republican River carry?
About 1,274 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US36 HWY over Republican River?
The structure is 779 ft (237.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US36 HWY over Republican River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.