US Bridges

T-24 235th Street over Tonganoxie Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 1.5W 3.7N of Tonganoxie · Structure no. 000000000520090

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-24 235th Street over Tonganoxie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T-24 235th Street over Tonganoxie Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 405 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesT-24 235th Street
CrossesTonganoxie Creek
Location1.5W 3.7N of Tonganoxie
RouteCounty Highway 383
StateKansas
Coordinates39.16017, -95.12534
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2021)
Projected traffic302 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 T-24 235th Street over Tonganoxie Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-24 235th Street over Tonganoxie Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does T-24 235th Street over Tonganoxie Creek carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is T-24 235th Street over Tonganoxie Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns T-24 235th Street over Tonganoxie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.