US-56 HWY over Dragoon Creek
GoodOsage County, Kansas · 3.66 MI N Sjct K-31 · Structure no. 999905600701071
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,262
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-56 HWY over Dragoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-56 HWY over Dragoon Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,262 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,287 by 2044. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 42 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 HWY over Dragoon Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-56 HWY over Dragoon 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US-56 HWY over Dragoon Creek carry?
About 1,262 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US-56 HWY over Dragoon Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US-56 HWY over Dragoon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.