US-56 Highway over Bluff Creek
GoodLyon County, Kansas · 2.64 MI E Morris Coln · Structure no. 999905600561511
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,508
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-56 Highway over Bluff Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-56 Highway over Bluff Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,508 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,569 by 2044. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Highway over Bluff Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-56 Highway over Bluff Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US-56 Highway over Bluff Creek carry?
About 1,508 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US-56 Highway over Bluff Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US-56 Highway over Bluff Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.