US Bridges

US56 HWY over Industrial Parkway

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 1.11 W&n of I35 HWY · Structure no. 999905600462691

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US56 HWY over Industrial Parkway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US56 HWY over Industrial Parkway in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,462 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesUS56 HWY
CrossesIndustrial Parkway
Location1.11 W&n of I35 HWY
RouteU.S. Route 56
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81472, -94.90056
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2023)
Projected traffic38,462 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Industrial Parkway built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US56 HWY over Industrial Parkway 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 Industrial Parkway carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US56 HWY over Industrial Parkway?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US56 HWY over Industrial Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.