US Bridges

US36 HWY over Local Road

Good

Doniphan County, Kansas · 4.05 MI E K120 · Structure no. 999903600220421

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,786
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over Local Road is a concrete culvert carrying US36 HWY over Local Road in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,786 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,099 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesLocal Road
Location4.05 MI E K120
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.81333, -95.19861
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,786 (2023)
Projected traffic5,099 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 US36 HWY over Local Road built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US36 HWY over Local Road 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 US36 HWY over Local Road carry?

About 3,786 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over Local Road?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.