US-56 Highway over Hill Creek
GoodLyon County, Kansas · 2.67 MI W of K-99 · Structure no. 999905600561521
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 995
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-56 Highway over Hill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-56 Highway over Hill 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 995 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,099 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 38 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-56 Highway over Hill Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-56 Highway over Hill 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 Hill Creek carry?
About 995 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is US-56 Highway over Hill Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US-56 Highway over Hill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.