US Bridges

US56 HWY over Coon Creek

Fair

Edwards County, Kansas · 2.28 MI NE US183 · Structure no. 999905600240051

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
220 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,129
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US56 HWY over Coon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US56 HWY over Coon Creek in Edwards County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 90 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 3,129 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,818 by 2044. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS56 HWY
CrossesCoon Creek
Location2.28 MI NE US183
RouteU.S. Route 56
CountyEdwards County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95083, -99.38222
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,129 (2023)
Projected traffic3,818 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 HWY over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is US56 HWY over Coon 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US56 HWY over Coon Creek carry?

About 3,129 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US56 HWY over Coon Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US56 HWY over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.