US-36 HWY over Sand Creek
GoodCheyenne County, Kansas · 4.58 MI E Wjct K-27 · Structure no. 999903600120141
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,738
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-36 HWY over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-36 HWY over Sand Creek in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,738 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,206 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-36 HWY over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-36 HWY over Sand Creek 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 US-36 HWY over Sand Creek carry?
About 1,738 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US-36 HWY over Sand Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns US-36 HWY over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.