US Bridges

SE 36th Street over I-135 Highway

Fair

Harvey County, Kansas · 3.01 Mi. N of K-196 JCT · Structure no. 999913500400131

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,022
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 36th Street over I-135 Highway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 36th Street over I-135 Highway in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,022 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,615 by 2044. The structure is 273 ft (83.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 36th Street
CrossesI-135 Highway
Location3.01 Mi. N of K-196 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 4130
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.99917, -97.32806
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length273 ft (83.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,022 (2023)
Projected traffic3,615 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SE 36th Street over I-135 Highway built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 36th Street over I-135 Highway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SE 36th Street over I-135 Highway carry?

About 3,022 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SE 36th Street over I-135 Highway?

The structure is 273 ft (83.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SE 36th Street over I-135 Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.