US56 HWY over Swede Creek
GoodOsage County, Kansas · 2.79 MI E Lyon CO LN · Structure no. 999905600701161
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 641
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US56 HWY over Swede Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US56 HWY over Swede Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 641 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 667 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US56 HWY over Swede Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US56 HWY over Swede 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 US56 HWY over Swede Creek carry?
About 641 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US56 HWY over Swede Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US56 HWY over Swede Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.