US Bridges

US24 HWY over Tonganoxie CR Drain

Fair

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 0.31 MI West of K-16 JCT · Structure no. 999902400520021

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,397
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Tonganoxie CR Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US24 HWY over Tonganoxie CR Drain in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5,397 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,456 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesTonganoxie CR Drain
Location0.31 MI West of K-16 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10472, -95.09333
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,397 (2023)
Projected traffic6,456 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Tonganoxie CR Drain built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over Tonganoxie CR Drain 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 2023.

How much traffic does US24 HWY over Tonganoxie CR Drain carry?

About 5,397 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over Tonganoxie CR Drain?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Tonganoxie CR Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.