US Bridges

24th Street over I-135 Highway

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 0.88 MI NW of 50 N JCT · Structure no. 999913500400261

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
295 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
427
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

24th Street over I-135 Highway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 24th Street over I-135 Highway in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 427 vehicles a day. The structure is 295 ft (89.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries24th Street
CrossesI-135 Highway
Location0.88 MI NW of 50 N JCT
RouteCounty Highway 38
StateKansas
Coordinates38.07167, -97.32694
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length295 ft (89.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic427 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 24th Street over I-135 Highway built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24th Street over I-135 Highway 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 24th Street over I-135 Highway carry?

About 427 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 24th Street over I-135 Highway?

The structure is 295 ft (89.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 24th Street over I-135 Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.