US Bridges

US36 HWY over E Marsh Creek Drain

Good

Jewell County, Kansas · 8.66 MI E Ejct K14 · Structure no. 999903600450121

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,108
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over E Marsh Creek Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying US36 HWY over E Marsh Creek Drain 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 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 1,108 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,249 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesE Marsh Creek Drain
Location8.66 MI E Ejct K14
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.79833, -97.96278
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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
CrossesWaterway
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 E Marsh Creek Drain built?

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

What condition is US36 HWY over E Marsh Creek Drain 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US36 HWY over E Marsh Creek Drain carry?

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

How long is US36 HWY over E Marsh Creek Drain?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over E Marsh Creek Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.