US Bridges

US-36 HWY over Republicanriv&kylerr&st

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 3.58 MI E K-266 HWY · Structure no. 999903600790651

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,426 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,895
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-36 HWY over Republicanriv&kylerr&st is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-36 HWY over Republicanriv&kylerr&st in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,895 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,094 by 2044. The structure is 1,426 ft (434.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS-36 HWY
CrossesRepublicanriv&kylerr&st
Location3.58 MI E K-266 HWY
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.79861, -97.79028
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,426 ft (434.5 m)
Longest span157 ft (48 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
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 US-36 HWY over Republicanriv&kylerr&st built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-36 HWY over Republicanriv&kylerr&st 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US-36 HWY over Republicanriv&kylerr&st carry?

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

How long is US-36 HWY over Republicanriv&kylerr&st?

The structure is 1,426 ft (434.5 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (48 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-36 HWY over Republicanriv&kylerr&st?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.