US Bridges

US56 US77 HWY over Lime Creek Drainage

Fair

Dickinson County, Kansas · 1.14 MI NE S JCT US 56BS · Structure no. 999905600210331

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,083
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US56 US77 HWY over Lime Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying US56 US77 HWY over Lime Creek Drainage in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 2,083 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,212 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS56 US77 HWY
CrossesLime Creek Drainage
Location1.14 MI NE S JCT US 56BS
RouteU.S. Route 56
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.65444, -96.93417
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,083 (2023)
Projected traffic2,212 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US56 US77 HWY over Lime Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US56 US77 HWY over Lime Creek Drainage 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US56 US77 HWY over Lime Creek Drainage carry?

About 2,083 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US56 US77 HWY over Lime Creek Drainage?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US56 US77 HWY over Lime Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.