FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

U36 HWY

Carrying U36 HWY over BIGBLUERIV&UPRR&LOCALRD

0.4 MI E U36/U77 WJCT, Marshall, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: U36 HWY

The U36 HWY bridge in Marshall, Kansas carries U36 HWY over BIGBLUERIV&UPRR&LOCALRD. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 11 sections, stretching 653.2 meters (2143 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,700 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How U36 HWY compares

▼ 12.3
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Kansas bridges
402
Bridges in Marshall · 43 in Poor condition
U36 HWY 16.8 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
63.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
35.0
Serviceability /30
22.0
Essentiality /15
6.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
16.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2004
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
11
Structure Length
653.2 m (2143 ft)
Deck Width
14.0 m (46 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
999903600580541

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether U36 HWY is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare U36 HWY against other structures in Marshall and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for U36 HWY?

U36 HWY in Marshall, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is U36 HWY inspected?

U36 HWY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 4,700 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. U36 HWY is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for U36 HWY?

U36 HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining U36 HWY?

U36 HWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is U36 HWY and does age affect safety?

U36 HWY was built in 2004, making it 22 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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