W 56TH AVE
Carrying W 56TH AVE over K18 HWY
1.56 MI NE OF K-114, Riley, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: W 56TH AVE
The W 56TH AVE bridge in Riley, Kansas carries W 56TH AVE over K18 HWY. It was built in 2013, making it 13 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 9,445 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How W 56TH AVE compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2013
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,445 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 999901800810751
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether W 56TH AVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare W 56TH AVE against other structures in Riley and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for W 56TH AVE?
W 56TH AVE in Riley, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is W 56TH AVE inspected?
W 56TH AVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 9,445 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W 56TH AVE is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for W 56TH AVE?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for W 56TH AVE.
Who is responsible for maintaining W 56TH AVE?
Ownership is not specified for W 56TH AVE in the NBI.
How old is W 56TH AVE and does age affect safety?
W 56TH AVE was built in 2013, making it 13 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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