US Bridges

US-36 Highway over Beaver Creek Drainage

Good

Rawlins County, Kansas · 9.22 MI E JCT K-25 · Structure no. 999903600770231

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
268 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
461
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-36 Highway over Beaver Creek Drainage is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-36 Highway over Beaver Creek Drainage in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 461 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 541 by 2044. The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-36 Highway
CrossesBeaver Creek Drainage
Location9.22 MI E JCT K-25
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.81417, -100.87333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length268 ft (81.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic461 (2023)
Projected traffic541 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Highway over Beaver Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-36 Highway over Beaver Creek Drainage 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-36 Highway over Beaver Creek Drainage carry?

About 461 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US-36 Highway over Beaver Creek Drainage?

The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-36 Highway over Beaver Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.