US56 HWY, WB
Carrying US56 HWY, WB over I135 HWY
JCT I135/US56, WB, McPherson, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US56 HWY, WB
The US56 HWY, WB bridge in McPherson, Kansas carries US56 HWY, WB over I135 HWY. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 7,194 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US56 HWY, WB 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
- 1969
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,194 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 999905600590751
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 US56 HWY, WB 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 US56 HWY, WB against other structures in McPherson 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 US56 HWY, WB?
US56 HWY, WB in McPherson, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US56 HWY, WB inspected?
US56 HWY, WB'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 7,194 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US56 HWY, WB 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 US56 HWY, WB?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for US56 HWY, WB.
Who is responsible for maintaining US56 HWY, WB?
Ownership is not specified for US56 HWY, WB in the NBI.
How old is US56 HWY, WB and does age affect safety?
US56 HWY, WB was built in 1969, making it 57 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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