US Bridges

24th. Street over Lischesky Drainage Ditch

Fair

Barton County, Kansas · 24th. St. and Frey · Structure no. 410900051614667

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

24th. Street over Lischesky Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying 24th. Street over Lischesky Drainage Ditch in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries24th. Street
CrossesLischesky Drainage Ditch
Location24th. St. and Frey
RouteCity Street 1614
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.37636, -98.75586
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic675 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 24th. Street over Lischesky Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24th. Street over Lischesky Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does 24th. Street over Lischesky Drainage Ditch carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 24th. Street over Lischesky Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns 24th. Street over Lischesky Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.