US-56 HWY over Elm Creek
FairLyon County, Kansas · 1.55 MI E Kta · Structure no. 999905600561481
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 246 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 595
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-56 HWY over Elm Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-56 HWY over Elm Creek in Lyon 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 5 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 595 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 607 by 2044. The structure is 246 ft (75.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-56 HWY over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-56 HWY over Elm Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US-56 HWY over Elm Creek carry?
About 595 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.
How long is US-56 HWY over Elm Creek?
The structure is 246 ft (75.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US-56 HWY over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.