US Bridges

US56/175th ST EB over I-35 HWY Wl-El

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 9.01 MI NE MI Coln · Structure no. 999905600462891

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
440 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US56/175th ST EB over I-35 HWY Wl-El is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US56/175th ST EB over I-35 HWY Wl-El in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,231 by 2044. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS56/175th ST EB
CrossesI-35 HWY Wl-El
Location9.01 MI NE MI Coln
RouteU.S. Route 56
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81111, -94.88361
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2023)
Projected traffic19,231 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 US56/175th ST EB over I-35 HWY Wl-El built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US56/175th ST EB over I-35 HWY Wl-El 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 US56/175th ST EB over I-35 HWY Wl-El carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US56/175th ST EB over I-35 HWY Wl-El?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US56/175th ST EB over I-35 HWY Wl-El?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.