US Bridges

US56 HWY over Dry Lake Drainage

Good

Haskell County, Kansas · 5.92 MI NE US83 · Structure no. 999905600410061

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,996
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US56 HWY over Dry Lake Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US56 HWY over Dry Lake Drainage in Haskell County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 2,996 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,445 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesUS56 HWY
CrossesDry Lake Drainage
Location5.92 MI NE US83
RouteU.S. Route 56
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50389, -100.76972
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,996 (2023)
Projected traffic3,445 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Dry Lake Drainage built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US56 HWY over Dry Lake Drainage 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US56 HWY over Dry Lake Drainage carry?

About 2,996 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US56 HWY over Dry Lake Drainage?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US56 HWY over Dry Lake Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.