US Bridges

US-81 HWY NB over US-24 HWY

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 04.03 MI N Ottawa Coln · Structure no. 999908100150571

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,083
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-81 HWY NB over US-24 HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-81 HWY NB over US-24 HWY in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,083 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,992 by 2044. The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-81 HWY NB
CrossesUS-24 HWY
Location04.03 MI N Ottawa Coln
RouteU.S. Route 81
StateKansas
Coordinates39.36472, -97.66583
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length224 ft (68.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,083 (2023)
Projected traffic3,992 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US-81 HWY NB over US-24 HWY built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-81 HWY NB over US-24 HWY 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US-81 HWY NB over US-24 HWY carry?

About 3,083 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-81 HWY NB over US-24 HWY?

The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-81 HWY NB over US-24 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.