US Bridges

Rs 752 SE 36th ST over East Fork Jester Creek

GoodPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 1.0S 2.6E of Newton · Structure no. 000000000400470

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 752 SE 36th ST over East Fork Jester Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 752 SE 36th ST over East Fork Jester Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 752 SE 36th ST
CrossesEast Fork Jester Creek
Location1.0S 2.6E of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 752
StateKansas
Coordinates37.99944, -97.28944
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating10.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2006)
Projected traffic140 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$330,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 752 SE 36th ST over East Fork Jester Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 752 SE 36th ST over East Fork Jester 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 Rs 752 SE 36th ST over East Fork Jester Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 752 SE 36th ST over East Fork Jester Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 752 SE 36th ST over East Fork Jester Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.