US Bridges

US24 US59 HWY over Kansas River Drainage

Good

Jefferson County, Kansas · 3.71 MI East of US-59 JCT · Structure no. 999902400440631

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,345
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 US59 HWY over Kansas River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US24 US59 HWY over Kansas River Drainage in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 3,345 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,413 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 76 ft wide.

CarriesUS24 US59 HWY
CrossesKansas River Drainage
Location3.71 MI East of US-59 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04944, -95.27944
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,345 (2023)
Projected traffic3,413 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US59 HWY over Kansas River Drainage built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 US59 HWY over Kansas River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US24 US59 HWY over Kansas River Drainage carry?

About 3,345 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US24 US59 HWY over Kansas River Drainage?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US24 US59 HWY over Kansas River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.