US Bridges

US36 HWY over Kyle Railroad

Fair

Smith County, Kansas · 4.49MI E Wjct U281 · Structure no. 999903600920141

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,674
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over Kyle Railroad is a concrete continuous slab carrying US36 HWY over Kyle Railroad in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 1,674 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,708 by 2044. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesKyle Railroad
Location4.49MI E Wjct U281
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78583, -98.70139
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,674 (2023)
Projected traffic1,708 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US36 HWY over Kyle Railroad built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US36 HWY over Kyle Railroad 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US36 HWY over Kyle Railroad carry?

About 1,674 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over Kyle Railroad?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over Kyle Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.