US Bridges

US36 HWY over Kyle RR

Fair

Phillips County, Kansas · 12.46 MI E Ejct U183 · Structure no. 999903600740151

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,031
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over Kyle RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying US36 HWY over Kyle RR in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 2,031 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,156 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesKyle RR
Location12.46 MI E Ejct U183
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.76361, -99.07889
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,031 (2023)
Projected traffic2,156 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Kyle RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US36 HWY over Kyle RR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US36 HWY over Kyle RR carry?

About 2,031 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over Kyle RR?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over Kyle RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.