US Bridges

US36 over Lane Branch Creek

Good

Washington County, Kansas · 2.8 MI W U36/K148 JCT · Structure no. 999903601010491

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,452
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 over Lane Branch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US36 over Lane Branch Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,452 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,876 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS36
CrossesLane Branch Creek
Location2.8 MI W U36/K148 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.82722, -96.90944
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Lane Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US36 over Lane Branch Creek 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 over Lane Branch Creek carry?

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

How long is US36 over Lane Branch Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US36 over Lane Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.