US 56 Bs Rt over Lime Creek
GoodDickinson County, Kansas · .06 MI E 5th (herington) · Structure no. 9999056B0210931
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 964
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 56 Bs Rt over Lime Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 56 Bs Rt over Lime Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 964 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 983 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 56 Bs Rt over Lime Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 56 Bs Rt over Lime 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 US 56 Bs Rt over Lime Creek carry?
About 964 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 56 Bs Rt over Lime Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 56 Bs Rt over Lime Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.