US56 HWY over Little Arkansas Riv Dg
GoodRice County, Kansas · 1.14 MI E K46 · Structure no. 999905600800581
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,191
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US56 HWY over Little Arkansas Riv Dg is a concrete continuous slab carrying US56 HWY over Little Arkansas Riv Dg in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,191 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,742 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 46 ft wide.
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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 | 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 US56 HWY over Little Arkansas Riv Dg built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is US56 HWY over Little Arkansas Riv Dg 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US56 HWY over Little Arkansas Riv Dg carry?
About 3,191 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US56 HWY over Little Arkansas Riv Dg?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US56 HWY over Little Arkansas Riv Dg?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.