U-81 HWY SB over Kyle RR & Local RD
GoodRepublic County, Kansas · 1.0 MI NE of U36/U80 JCT · Structure no. 999908100790621
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 275 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,047
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U-81 HWY SB over Kyle RR & Local RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U-81 HWY SB over Kyle RR & Local RD in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,047 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,185 by 2044. The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U-81 HWY SB over Kyle RR & Local RD built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is U-81 HWY SB over Kyle RR & Local RD 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 U-81 HWY SB over Kyle RR & Local RD carry?
About 3,047 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is U-81 HWY SB over Kyle RR & Local RD?
The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns U-81 HWY SB over Kyle RR & Local RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.