US Bridges

US36 HWY over US281 K181

Fair

Smith County, Kansas · Ejct U281/US36 · Structure no. 999903600920181

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
903
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over US281 K181 is a concrete continuous slab carrying US36 HWY over US281 K181 in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 903 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 921 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesUS281 K181
LocationEjct U281/US36
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78444, -98.56056
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic903 (2023)
Projected traffic921 by 2044
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 US281 K181 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US36 HWY over US281 K181 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 US281 K181 carry?

About 903 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over US281 K181?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over US281 K181?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.