US Bridges

US36 HWY over Norton Reservoir Drg

Good

Norton County, Kansas · .87 MI E Wjct K383 · Structure no. 999903600690781

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,598
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over Norton Reservoir Drg is a concrete culvert carrying US36 HWY over Norton Reservoir Drg 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,598 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,758 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesNorton Reservoir Drg
Location.87 MI E Wjct K383
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.8275, -99.985
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,598 (2023)
Projected traffic2,758 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Norton Reservoir Drg built?

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

What condition is US36 HWY over Norton Reservoir Drg 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 US36 HWY over Norton Reservoir Drg carry?

About 2,598 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over Norton Reservoir Drg?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over Norton Reservoir Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.