US Bridges

K-24 187th Street over Trib. to Salt Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 5.0E 1.0S of Easton · Structure no. 000521069003920

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-24 187th Street over Trib. to Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-24 187th Street over Trib. to Salt Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,113 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesK-24 187th Street
CrossesTrib. to Salt Creek
Location5.0E 1.0S of Easton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.33241, -95.01087
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic1,113 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 K-24 187th Street over Trib. to Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-24 187th Street over Trib. to Salt 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 K-24 187th Street over Trib. to Salt Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is K-24 187th Street over Trib. to Salt Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns K-24 187th Street over Trib. to Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.