US Bridges

K-7 HWY over EB & WB US-36 HWY

Good

Doniphan County, Kansas · JCT K7/US36 HWY · Structure no. 999900700220501

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,563
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-7 HWY over EB & WB US-36 HWY is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-7 HWY over EB & WB US-36 HWY in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,563 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,064 by 2044. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-7 HWY
CrossesEB & WB US-36 HWY
LocationJCT K7/US36 HWY
RouteState Highway 7
StateKansas
Coordinates39.79806, -95.14306
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,563 (2023)
Projected traffic2,064 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 K-7 HWY over EB & WB US-36 HWY built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-7 HWY over EB & WB 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 K-7 HWY over EB & WB US-36 HWY carry?

About 1,563 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is K-7 HWY over EB & WB US-36 HWY?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K-7 HWY over EB & WB US-36 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.