US Bridges

NE 36th ST over Sand Creek

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 0.6E of Int. I135-K15 · Structure no. 000400821105640

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 36th ST over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NE 36th ST over Sand Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNE 36th ST
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.6E of Int. I135-K15
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.08639, -97.33528
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2006)
Projected traffic47 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 NE 36th ST over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 36th ST over Sand 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 NE 36th ST over Sand Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 36th ST over Sand Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns NE 36th ST over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.