US Bridges

US-36 HWY over Norton Reservoir Drng

Good

Norton County, Kansas · 7.55 MI E of Decatur Coln · Structure no. 999903600690811

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
877
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-36 HWY over Norton Reservoir Drng is a concrete culvert carrying US-36 HWY over Norton Reservoir Drng in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 877 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 895 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 156 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-36 HWY
CrossesNorton Reservoir Drng
Location7.55 MI E of Decatur Coln
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.82806, -100.03944
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width156 ft (47.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic877 (2023)
Projected traffic895 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Norton Reservoir Drng built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-36 HWY over Norton Reservoir Drng 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 Norton Reservoir Drng carry?

About 877 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US-36 HWY over Norton Reservoir Drng?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.

Who owns US-36 HWY over Norton Reservoir Drng?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.