US Bridges

US56 HWY over Galva Drain

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 4.19 MI E I135 · Structure no. 999905600591121

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,171
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US56 HWY over Galva Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US56 HWY over Galva Drain in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,171 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,310 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 86 ft wide.

CarriesUS56 HWY
CrossesGalva Drain
Location4.19 MI E I135
RouteU.S. Route 56
StateKansas
Coordinates38.37667, -97.54528
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,171 (2023)
Projected traffic6,310 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US56 HWY over Galva Drain built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US56 HWY over Galva Drain 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US56 HWY over Galva Drain carry?

About 5,171 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US56 HWY over Galva Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US56 HWY over Galva Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.