US Bridges

WB US-36 HWY over 165th Street

Good

Doniphan County, Kansas · 1.85 MI W of JCT K-238 WB · Structure no. 999903600220331

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,658
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB US-36 HWY over 165th Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB US-36 HWY over 165th Street in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 42 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 4,658 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,572 by 2044. The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesWB US-36 HWY
Crosses165th Street
Location1.85 MI W of JCT K-238 WB
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.74722, -94.92444
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,658 (2023)
Projected traffic5,572 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 WB US-36 HWY over 165th Street built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is WB US-36 HWY over 165th Street 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 WB US-36 HWY over 165th Street carry?

About 4,658 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is WB US-36 HWY over 165th Street?

The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns WB US-36 HWY over 165th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.