US Bridges

US56 HWY EB over I35 HWY Wl-El

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · JCT I35/U56 EB · Structure no. 999905600462821

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,881
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US56 HWY EB over I35 HWY Wl-El is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US56 HWY EB over I35 HWY Wl-El in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 18,881 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,450 by 2044. The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesUS56 HWY EB
CrossesI35 HWY Wl-El
LocationJCT I35/U56 EB
RouteU.S. Route 56
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01472, -94.69306
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,881 (2023)
Projected traffic20,450 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 EB over I35 HWY Wl-El built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US56 HWY EB over I35 HWY Wl-El 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US56 HWY EB over I35 HWY Wl-El carry?

About 18,881 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US56 HWY EB over I35 HWY Wl-El?

The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US56 HWY EB over I35 HWY Wl-El?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.