US Bridges

Rs 2026 W 56th Ave over Cow Creek

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 0.7N of Willow Brook · Structure no. 000000000781030

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,810
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2026 W 56th Ave over Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 2026 W 56th Ave over Cow Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,810 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,170 by 2046. The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRs 2026 W 56th Ave
CrossesCow Creek
Location0.7N of Willow Brook
RouteCounty Highway 2026
StateKansas
Coordinates38.11501, -98.00107
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,810 (2021)
Projected traffic2,170 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 2026 W 56th Ave over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2026 W 56th Ave over Cow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 2026 W 56th Ave over Cow Creek carry?

About 1,810 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2026 W 56th Ave over Cow Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2026 W 56th Ave over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.