U36 over Little Blue River
GoodWashington County, Kansas · 1.4 MI W U36/K148 JCT · Structure no. 999903601010501
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 624 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,452
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U36 over Little Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U36 over Little Blue River 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 624 ft (190.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U36 over Little Blue River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is U36 over Little Blue 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does U36 over Little Blue River carry?
About 2,452 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is U36 over Little Blue River?
The structure is 624 ft (190.1 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns U36 over Little Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.