US Bridges

24 Road (rs 115) over Magnani Canyon

Good

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 13.7N 9.9E St. Francis · Structure no. 000000000120090

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

24 Road (rs 115) over Magnani Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying 24 Road (rs 115) over Magnani Canyon in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries24 Road (rs 115)
CrossesMagnani Canyon
Location13.7N 9.9E St. Francis
RouteCounty Highway 115
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.96859, -101.61766
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating30.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 24 Road (rs 115) over Magnani Canyon built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24 Road (rs 115) over Magnani Canyon 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 24 Road (rs 115) over Magnani Canyon carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 24 Road (rs 115) over Magnani Canyon?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 24 Road (rs 115) over Magnani Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.