US-56 Highway over 142 Mile Creek
GoodLyon County, Kansas · .11 MI E K-99 Highway · Structure no. 999905600561531
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 836
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-56 Highway over 142 Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-56 Highway over 142 Mile 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 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 836 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 853 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 142 Mile Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-56 Highway over 142 Mile 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 142 Mile Creek carry?
About 836 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US-56 Highway over 142 Mile Creek?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US-56 Highway over 142 Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.