US Bridges

US-36 HWY over Harris Creek Drainage

Good

Nemaha County, Kansas · 5.11 MI E Wjct K-63 · Structure no. 999903600660361

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,162
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-36 HWY over Harris Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-36 HWY over Harris Creek Drainage in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,162 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,094 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-36 HWY
CrossesHarris Creek Drainage
Location5.11 MI E Wjct K-63
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84111, -95.94611
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,162 (2023)
Projected traffic4,094 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US-36 HWY over Harris Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-36 HWY over Harris Creek Drainage 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US-36 HWY over Harris Creek Drainage carry?

About 3,162 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-36 HWY over Harris Creek Drainage?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-36 HWY over Harris Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.