US Bridges

US36 HWY over South Fork Beaver Creek

Fair

Rawlins County, Kansas · 0.21 MI W JCT K25 · Structure no. 999903600770031

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over South Fork Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US36 HWY over South Fork Beaver Creek 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 237 ft (72.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesSouth Fork Beaver Creek
Location0.21 MI W JCT K25
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyRawlins County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.81278, -101.05
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length237 ft (72.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 South Fork Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is US36 HWY over South Fork Beaver Creek 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 South Fork Beaver Creek carry?

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

How long is US36 HWY over South Fork Beaver Creek?

The structure is 237 ft (72.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over South Fork Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.