US Bridges

US-56 HWY WB over Johnson Dr/Brush CR Drg

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 56 over Jo DR · Structure no. 999905600463311

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,588
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-56 HWY WB over Johnson Dr/Brush CR Drg is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-56 HWY WB over Johnson Dr/Brush CR Drg 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 12,588 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,101 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-56 HWY WB
CrossesJohnson Dr/Brush CR Drg
Location56 over Jo DR
RouteU.S. Route 56
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02444, -94.63833
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,588 (2023)
Projected traffic13,101 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 US-56 HWY WB over Johnson Dr/Brush CR Drg built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-56 HWY WB over Johnson Dr/Brush CR Drg 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 US-56 HWY WB over Johnson Dr/Brush CR Drg carry?

About 12,588 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-56 HWY WB over Johnson Dr/Brush CR Drg?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-56 HWY WB over Johnson Dr/Brush CR Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.