US Bridges

US24 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage

Good

Graham County, Kansas · 0.92 MI E Jt U283 · Structure no. 999902400330141

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,453
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US24 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 92 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 1,453 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,482 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesS Fk Solomon R Drainage
Location0.92 MI E Jt U283
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.36444, -99.82861
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,453 (2023)
Projected traffic1,482 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 S Fk Solomon R Drainage built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US24 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US24 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage carry?

About 1,453 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over S Fk Solomon R Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.