US Bridges

US24 HWY over Republican River

Good

Clay County, Kansas · 10.34 MI E Cloud Coln · Structure no. 999902400140371

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,031 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,207
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Republican River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US24 HWY over Republican River in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 2,207 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,802 by 2044. The structure is 1,031 ft (314.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesRepublican River
Location10.34 MI E Cloud Coln
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.37972, -97.17528
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,031 ft (314.1 m)
Longest span157 ft (48 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,207 (2023)
Projected traffic2,802 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US24 HWY over Republican River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over Republican River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US24 HWY over Republican River carry?

About 2,207 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over Republican River?

The structure is 1,031 ft (314.1 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (48 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Republican River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.