US Bridges

US-56 HWY over Coon Creek

Good

Pawnee County, Kansas · 4.80 MI NE US183 · Structure no. 999900560730361

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,093
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-56 HWY over Coon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-56 HWY over Coon Creek in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,093 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,554 by 2044. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS-56 HWY
CrossesCoon Creek
Location4.80 MI NE US183
RouteU.S. Route 56
StateKansas
Coordinates38.06389, -99.25556
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length226 ft (69 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,093 (2023)
Projected traffic2,554 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-56 HWY over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-56 HWY over Coon 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US-56 HWY over Coon Creek carry?

About 2,093 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-56 HWY over Coon Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-56 HWY over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.