US Bridges

US24 HWY over Irrigation Canal

Fair

Jefferson County, Kansas · 5.76 MI E Shawnee Coln · Structure no. 999902400440411

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,468
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Irrigation Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US24 HWY over Irrigation Canal in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,468 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,569 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 320 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location5.76 MI E Shawnee Coln
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08694, -95.48806
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width320 ft (97.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,468 (2023)
Projected traffic2,569 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 US24 HWY over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over Irrigation Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US24 HWY over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 2,468 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 320 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.