US Bridges

US-36 HWY over Kyle RR & Local Road

Good

Norton County, Kansas · 1.09 MI E JCT U283 · Structure no. 999903600690771

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
702 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,414
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-36 HWY over Kyle RR & Local Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-36 HWY over Kyle RR & Local Road in Norton 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 4,414 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,494 by 2044. The structure is 702 ft (213.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-36 HWY
CrossesKyle RR & Local Road
Location1.09 MI E JCT U283
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.83833, -99.86778
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length702 ft (213.9 m)
Longest span203 ft (62 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,414 (2023)
Projected traffic5,494 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Kyle RR & Local Road built?

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

What condition is US-36 HWY over Kyle RR & Local Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US-36 HWY over Kyle RR & Local Road carry?

About 4,414 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-36 HWY over Kyle RR & Local Road?

The structure is 702 ft (213.9 m) long with a longest span of 203 ft (62 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-36 HWY over Kyle RR & Local Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.