US Bridges

CO RD 36 (rs 1474) over North Fork Saline River

Good

Thomas County, Kansas · 13.5S of Menlo · Structure no. 000000000970130

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 36 (rs 1474) over North Fork Saline River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 36 (rs 1474) over North Fork Saline River in Thomas County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCO RD 36 (rs 1474)
CrossesNorth Fork Saline River
Location13.5S of Menlo
RouteCounty Highway 1474
StateKansas
Coordinates39.16133, -100.7399
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 36 (rs 1474) over North Fork Saline River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 36 (rs 1474) over North Fork Saline River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 36 (rs 1474) over North Fork Saline River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 36 (rs 1474) over North Fork Saline River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 36 (rs 1474) over North Fork Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.