US Bridges

US36 HWY over Sherman Street

Fair

Rawlins County, Kansas · 0.24MI W Jt K25 · Structure no. 999903600770021

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over Sherman Street is a concrete culvert carrying US36 HWY over Sherman Street in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 84 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 6 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,028 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesSherman Street
Location0.24MI W Jt K25
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.81278, -101.05139
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2023)
Projected traffic1,028 by 2044
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US36 HWY over Sherman Street built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is US36 HWY over Sherman Street 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US36 HWY over Sherman Street carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over Sherman Street?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over Sherman Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.