US Bridges

U-24 HWY over Delaware River

Good

Jefferson County, Kansas · 4.26 MI E K237 · Structure no. 999902400440651

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
271 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,211
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U-24 HWY over Delaware River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U-24 HWY over Delaware River in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 4,211 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,296 by 2044. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesU-24 HWY
CrossesDelaware River
Location4.26 MI E K237
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08056, -95.39694
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,211 (2023)
Projected traffic4,296 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 U-24 HWY over Delaware River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is U-24 HWY over Delaware River 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 2024.

How much traffic does U-24 HWY over Delaware River carry?

About 4,211 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is U-24 HWY over Delaware River?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns U-24 HWY over Delaware River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.