US Bridges

US36 HWY over Little Blue River Drg.

Good

Washington County, Kansas · 8.61MI EEJCTK15 15W · Structure no. 999903601010091

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,452
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over Little Blue River Drg. is a concrete culvert carrying US36 HWY over Little Blue River Drg. in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 87 years old, older 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 2,452 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,876 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesLittle Blue River Drg.
Location8.61MI EEJCTK15 15W
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.83444, -96.89556
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,452 (2023)
Projected traffic2,876 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Little Blue River Drg. built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US36 HWY over Little Blue River Drg. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US36 HWY over Little Blue River Drg. carry?

About 2,452 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over Little Blue River Drg.?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over Little Blue River Drg.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.