US Bridges

US36 HWY over N F Black Vermillion Riv

Fair

Nemaha County, Kansas · 1.06 MI E Marshall Coln · Structure no. 999903600660011

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,045
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over N F Black Vermillion Riv is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US36 HWY over N F Black Vermillion Riv in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 66 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 3,045 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,715 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesN F Black Vermillion Riv
Location1.06 MI E Marshall Coln
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84139, -96.21944
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,045 (2023)
Projected traffic3,715 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 Black Vermillion Riv built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US36 HWY over N F Black Vermillion Riv 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 Black Vermillion Riv carry?

About 3,045 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over N F Black Vermillion Riv?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over N F Black Vermillion Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.