NB US-59 Highway over US-56 Highway
GoodDouglas County, Kansas · 3.0 MI N of Fr-Dg CO LN · Structure no. 999905900231121
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 283 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,607
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NB US-59 Highway over US-56 Highway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB US-59 Highway over US-56 Highway in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,607 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,858 by 2044. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NB US-59 Highway over US-56 Highway built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is NB US-59 Highway over US-56 Highway 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does NB US-59 Highway over US-56 Highway carry?
About 3,607 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NB US-59 Highway over US-56 Highway?
The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns NB US-59 Highway over US-56 Highway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.