US Bridges

Rs 2036 Iron DR over Brush Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Kansas · 3.5S 5.0E of Lincoln · Structure no. 000000000530510

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2036 Iron DR over Brush Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 2036 Iron DR over Brush Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 2036 Iron DR
CrossesBrush Creek
Location3.5S 5.0E of Lincoln
RouteCounty Highway 2036
CountyLincoln County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.9871, -98.05761
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 2036 Iron DR over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2036 Iron DR over Brush Creek 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 Rs 2036 Iron DR over Brush Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2036 Iron DR over Brush Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2036 Iron DR over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.