US Bridges

US36 HWY over N F Blk Vermillion R Drn

Fair

Marshall County, Kansas · 1.31 MI E K87 · Structure no. 999903600580071

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,608
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over N F Blk Vermillion R Drn is a concrete culvert carrying US36 HWY over N F Blk Vermillion R Drn in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 2,608 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,939 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesN F Blk Vermillion R Drn
Location1.31 MI E K87
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84194, -96.30861
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.1 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,608 (2023)
Projected traffic2,939 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 N F Blk Vermillion R Drn built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US36 HWY over N F Blk Vermillion R Drn 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US36 HWY over N F Blk Vermillion R Drn carry?

About 2,608 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over N F Blk Vermillion R Drn?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over N F Blk Vermillion R Drn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.