Us56 HWY over Little Arkansas River

Fair Condition70 years old3,191 vehicles/day

Location

StateKansas
CountyRice
Location1.38 Mi E K46
CarriesUs56 HWY
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
Coordinates38.37667, -97.99111

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignSlab
Total Length132.5 ft (40.4 m)
Max Span51.8 ft (15.8 m)
Deck Width33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Deck Area408.0 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1956

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,191 (2023)
Truck Traffic24%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number999905600800141

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