US Bridges

US56 HWY over Switzler Creek

Fair

Osage County, Kansas · 0.31 MI E N JCT K31 · Structure no. 999905600700991

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,067
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US56 HWY over Switzler Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US56 HWY over Switzler Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 1,067 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,089 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS56 HWY
CrossesSwitzler Creek
Location0.31 MI E N JCT K31
RouteU.S. Route 56
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.75361, -95.82861
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,067 (2023)
Projected traffic1,089 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Switzler Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US56 HWY over Switzler 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US56 HWY over Switzler Creek carry?

About 1,067 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US56 HWY over Switzler Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US56 HWY over Switzler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.