US Bridges

US36 HWY over Kyle Railroad

Fair

Jewell County, Kansas · 5.23 MI E Ejct K14 · Structure no. 999903600450101

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,108
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over Kyle Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US36 HWY over Kyle Railroad in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,108 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,249 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesKyle Railroad
Location5.23 MI E Ejct K14
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78667, -98.02306
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,108 (2023)
Projected traffic1,249 by 2044
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Kyle Railroad built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US36 HWY over Kyle Railroad 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US36 HWY over Kyle Railroad carry?

About 1,108 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over Kyle Railroad?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over Kyle Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.