U56 HWY EB over U69/METCALF
GoodJohnson County, Kansas · E JCT U56/U69/METCALF · Structure no. 999905600463261
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 199 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,383
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U56 HWY EB over U69/METCALF is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U56 HWY EB over U69/METCALF in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 17,383 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,985 by 2044. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U56 HWY EB over U69/METCALF built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is U56 HWY EB over U69/METCALF 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 U56 HWY EB over U69/METCALF carry?
About 17,383 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is U56 HWY EB over U69/METCALF?
The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns U56 HWY EB over U69/METCALF?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.