US36 HWY over Sappa Creek
FairDecatur County, Kansas · 1.67 MI E JCT US83 · Structure no. 999903600200011
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 345 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,083
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US36 HWY over Sappa Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US36 HWY over Sappa Creek in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 85 years old, older 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 1,083 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,105 by 2044. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Sappa Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is US36 HWY over Sappa Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does US36 HWY over Sappa Creek carry?
About 1,083 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US36 HWY over Sappa Creek?
The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US36 HWY over Sappa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.