US Bridges

U36 HWY over Bigblueriv&uprr&localrd

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 0.4 MI E U36/U77 Wjct · Structure no. 999903600580541

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,143 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
5,184
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U36 HWY over Bigblueriv&uprr&localrd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U36 HWY over Bigblueriv&uprr&localrd in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 5,184 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,452 by 2044. The structure is 2,143 ft (653.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesU36 HWY
CrossesBigblueriv&uprr&localrd
Location0.4 MI E U36/U77 Wjct
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84194, -96.65917
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans11 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,143 ft (653.2 m)
Longest span192 ft (58.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,184 (2023)
Projected traffic6,452 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 U36 HWY over Bigblueriv&uprr&localrd built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is U36 HWY over Bigblueriv&uprr&localrd 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does U36 HWY over Bigblueriv&uprr&localrd carry?

About 5,184 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is U36 HWY over Bigblueriv&uprr&localrd?

The structure is 2,143 ft (653.2 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns U36 HWY over Bigblueriv&uprr&localrd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.