US Bridges

US36 HWY over Republican River Drg

FairPosted for load

Republic County, Kansas · 2.53 MI E K266 · Structure no. 999903600790021

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,895
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over Republican River Drg is a concrete continuous slab carrying US36 HWY over Republican River Drg in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,895 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,094 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesRepublican River Drg
Location2.53 MI E K266
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.79861, -97.81
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,895 (2023)
Projected traffic2,094 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Republican River Drg built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US36 HWY over Republican River Drg 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US36 HWY over Republican River Drg carry?

About 1,895 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over Republican River Drg?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over Republican River Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.