U-81 HWY NB over Kyle RR & Local RD
GoodRepublic County, Kansas · 1.07 MI NE of U36/U81 JCT · Structure no. 999908100790631
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 266 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,047
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U-81 HWY NB over Kyle RR & Local RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U-81 HWY NB 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 266 ft (81 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U-81 HWY NB over Kyle RR & Local RD built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is U-81 HWY NB 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 NB 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 NB over Kyle RR & Local RD?
The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns U-81 HWY NB over Kyle RR & Local RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.