24th Street over Sand Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarvey County, Kansas · 0.2 Miles E. of Meridian · Structure no. 520500400000011
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 181 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 910
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
24th Street over Sand Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 24th Street over Sand Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 910 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 25 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 24th Street over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is 24th Street over Sand Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does 24th Street over Sand Creek carry?
About 910 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 24th Street over Sand Creek?
The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 24th Street over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.