US Bridges

56th Ave over K-14 HWY

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 56th Ave over K14 · Structure no. 999900140781491

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
353 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,591
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

56th Ave over K-14 HWY is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 56th Ave over K-14 HWY in Reno 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,591 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Carries56th Ave
CrossesK-14 HWY
Location56th Ave over K14
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.11528, -98.02972
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,591 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 56th Ave over K-14 HWY built?

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

What condition is 56th Ave over K-14 HWY 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 56th Ave over K-14 HWY carry?

About 1,591 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 56th Ave over K-14 HWY?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 56th Ave over K-14 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.