56th RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek
FairPosted for loadCowley County, Kansas · 2.0E 5.4N of Cambridge · Structure no. 000180897706587
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
56th RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 56th RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 100 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 56th RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is 56th RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does 56th RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 56th RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns 56th RD over Trib. to Grouse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.